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Articles in Feb 10, 2003 issue of DSN Retailing Today

• Wal-Mart opens in urban Los Angeles mall
  by Doug Desjardins
• Sports Authority - Financials - has lowered fourth quarter earnings outlooks - Brief Article
• Spin Master - Supplier News - purchases Sky Bugz line from Irwin Toys Ltd - Brief Article
• Colored soda - What's Hot - success of Mountain Dew Code Red, Dr. Pepper's Red Fusion illustrates latest soft drink trend - Brief Article
• Retro DVD - What's Hot - Warner Home Video, MGM Home Entertainment will release older films on DVD to appeal to older DVD owners - Brief Article
• Mid-tiers expand window treatments - Decor Update - JCPenney, Sears
  by Mike Duff
• Reporter's notebook: day in court—a first for new ceo - Kmart is working to exit Chapter 11 protection
  by Laura Heller
• Officemax ends year on strong note - Market Watch - same-store sales increased 7% - Brief Article
• Emergence from bankruptcy may be least of Kmart's obstacles - Editorial
  by Tony Lisanti
• Mini toys race to forefront of market
  by Molly Prior
• Diet, energy bars tap into healthy-eating market segment - Food - Brief Article
• Studio chiefs exit stage left - and then some - CE&Entertainment - home video presidents leave movie studios - Brief Article
• Dynamic denim - Editorial - Brief Article
  by Jeffrey Arlen
• Michaels honored at hia luncheon - Michaels Stores CEO Michael Rouleau - Brief Article
• FAO Inc - Financials - seeks court approval for a $2 million retention and bonus pla - Brief Article
• Toys "R" US and 4Kids Technology - Retailer News - announce three-year toy development deal - Brief Article
• Quaker, a division of Pepsico, has sold its bagged cereal business to Malt-O-Meal - Vendor News - Brief Article
• Pocket PC Films - Vendor News - announces executive appointments - Brief Article
• Refrigeration - What's Hot - new refrigerators, freezers - Brief Article
• Kmart emergence moves one step closer: creditor approval last major hurdle - for retailer to exit bankruptcy
  by Debbie Howell
• Shopko shakeup prompts exec promotions - Market Watch - Thomas Abbott promoted to vice president of product development and trend services - Brief Article
• Nostalgic hobbies boost craft industry
  by Debbie Howell
• Culinary playthings - What's Hot - latest trend in toy industry revolves around food-themed toys - Brief Article
• Health bars evolve from niche - Food - Brief Article
• Select blockbuster titles held over for 1Q release - CE&Entertainment - highlights of new video, DVD releases - Brief Article
• Home goods among Kmart cutbacks - Home Goods&Housewares - Brief Article
• Costco to focus on existing markets
  by Doug Desjardins
• Overstock.com - Financials - public offering of common stock proposed - Brief Article
• Studios maintain focus on familiar faces - Retaining & Entertainment: Licensing - merchandise licensing will continue to remain popular choice for studios, toy manufacturers
  by Doug Desjardins
• Archer Daniels Midland Company and Kao Corporation - Product News - introduce Enova oil in the United States - Brief Article
• New Line Home Entertainment - Vendor News - reports record sales for 2002 - Brief Article
• Enesco Group - Vendor News - appointed Jeffrey Lemajeur as vice president of finance, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions - Brief Article
• Super Show hits the mark as industry looks to score - sporting goods market seen as growing 3%
  by Mike Troy
• Wal-Mart accelerates NASCAR link - move up a promotion known as Fan Days to the start of the racing season
  by Mike Troy
• Tiger Electronics Division, took over as president of the fledgling toy company Brio Corp
• Snack bars expand in sales and calories - Food
  by Debbie Howell
• Fitness videos making the leap to DVD - DVD Update
  by Doug Desjardins
• MSE at apex of tiered approach - Home Goods&Housewares - Martha Stewart Everyday - Brief Article
• Music retailers seek harmony - six music retailers form Echo, a consortium to offer digital music for sale
  by Laura Heller
• Dell launches in-store retailing effort - Market Watch - Brief Article
• Three-story Wal-Mart could give urban malls new lease on life - Viewpoint
  by Tim Craig
• Teletubbies launch world tour - Hardlines - children's television show debuts international segment as a way to gain market share - Brief Article
  by Molly Prior
• Wherehouse Entertainment - Retail News - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection - Brief Article
• Mark Montano, who writes the Cool Room feature for Cosmo girl! - Retailer News - to design Mervyn's home furnishing collection - Brief Article
• How is your marketing stance evolving in 2003? - Madonna and Kallman respond
• Philadelphia works with retailers to create city shopping experience
  by Mike Duff
• Lowe's has named Robert Hull cfo with responsibility for operations - Executive News - Brief Article
• TRU's succession crisis: with Staley out, now who takes the reins? - Retailer Profile: Toys "R" Us - Greg Staley has resigned as chain's president of U.S. division - Company Profile
• Safeway - Retailer News - expands online grocery service to Las Vegas - Brief Article
• Warner Home Video - Vendor News - will release "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in a two-disc set - Brief Article
• GuildHouse - Vendor News - is introducing line of candles - Brief Article
• High-fashion active scores - Lifestyle Marketing Juniors - Industry Overview
• Sour financial notes prompt Musicland closures - Best Buy has been closing Musicland stores, as retailers are being hurt by dropping CD sales
• J. Crew has named Millard "Mickey" Drexier as the new chairman and ceo of the company - Executive News - Brief Article
• Ethics and leadership are the new essentials - Guest Column - Column
  by Sandra Kennedy
• Disney ranks in top 5 among toy companies - Hardlines - company continues to expand toy portfolio - Brief Article
• Hollywood Video - Retail News - expects to open 200 new stores and 300 Game Crazy outlets in 2003 - Brief Article
• Texas Feathers - Vendor News - is changing its name to TxF Products - Brief Article
• Differentiate to make the grade - School Uniforms - Industry Overview
• Bloomingdale's opens home store: Chicago landmark to house one-off concept
  by Mike Duff
• Jo-Ann Stores - Executive News - announces the promotions of Chad Buscho and Becky Jones - Brief Article
• Use markdowns to drive financial performance - Guest Column - Column
  by Matthew Katz
• Food Lion, a division of Delhaize America - Retailer News - supermarket operator closes 41 stores in 10 states - Brief Article
• Video Software Dealers Association - Industry News - announces dates for its annual Home Entertainment convention - Brief Article
• Ball label by Alltrista Consumer Products Company - Vendor News - Ball Fresh N' Fun kits for canning - Brief Article
• Selling a blue streak: fast moves by Levi Strauss and VF Jeanswear, the two biggest vendors in the business, bring new brands to market-and hopefully, incremental sales to the category - Cover Story
  by Emily Scardino