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Articles in August 10, 1998 issue of Discount Store News

• Fuji sponsors stunt pilot
• Pep Boys delivers ahead of schedule
• OfficeMax unveils new prototypes
  by Mike Troy
• Dollar Tree signs agreement to merge with Step Ahead Investments
• New Pool Care Product Benefits Both Retailers and Consumers
• Brand Names, Fashion And Utility Spur Growth In Housewares
• Silver Gains Top Spot In Jewelry/Watches Department
• Musicland posts strong second quarter gains
• Zellers launches new concept store
• BTS promises to be an 'A' season
• MFN trading status for China saves Americans $300 per year
• Kmart kicks off BTS season, offers early promos in Kids' catalog
  by Eric Thorsen
• Kmart Leads Industry, Big Three In Competitive Consumables Category
• Discounters Solidify Sporting Goods Stance
• Canadian Tire Rides High on Hose Sales
• Wal-Mart Online celebrates 2nd birthday
  by Robert Scally
• Moody's gives ratings to Venator
• Wellness is healthy for retail
  by Bob Verdisco
• ShopKo redefines regional
  by Laura Heller
• Big Three Private Label Expansion, Regional Offerings Drive Category
• Wal-Mart to use port at Hampton Roads
• Retailers Do More With Less Space In Consumer Electronics
• Discount stores are a video lover's channel of choice
• Sony picks up Kathy Smith line; BMG goes yoga
• Kmart names CIO for Super K
• NSGA Expo reveals industry woes
  by Mike Troy
• Crown Books to close stores, hires advisor
• Video opportunities abound
  by Ken Graffeo
• ShopKo looks Beyond 2000 after overhaul
• Auto Specialty Chains Increase Lead Over Mass In Parts, Accessories
• Wal-Mart Web site ups on-line offerings
• Kmart adds flowers to on-line retailing
• Target's July store opening blitz unveils merchandising changes
• There's no end to the windfall of Back-to-School dollars
  by Jennifer Negley
• Apparel Prospects Brighten, But Consumers Still Tough To Please
• Keeping Pace With Rta Requires Committment
• Turning on hose sales
  by Dayco Swan
• Ranking the performance of the Power Retailers
• Kimco Realty finishes Venture acquisition
• 'New And Improved' Cleaners Add Choice, Yet Crowd Shelves
• Retailers help generate L&G traffic, but sales are going to specialty
• Shining a light on innovation
• Studios ready Sinatra sets for '98 holiday season
• CompUSA, Computer City deal makes progress
• Staples new HQ to open in two months
• Hardware On Line
• Discount Stores Adjust To New Rules Of Pharmacy
• Youthful Discount Consumers Make Cosmetics Look Good
• Camelot Music completes merger
• Phar-Mor continues remodeling; launches 'Big Change' campaign
  by Laura Heller
• Bradlees' health improving
  by Mike Duff
• First, think out of the box, then get out of the box
• Meijer concludes vendor contest
• ACROSS-THE-Born GAINS, MINOR LOSSES EQUAL GOOD YEAR FOR RETAILERS
  by Laura Liebeck
• Specialty Card Stores Force Focus On Price
• Seasonal Merchandise Drives The Miscellaneous Category
• Major Discounters Squeeze Regionals' Supply Lines
• Amazon.com named exclusive bookseller
• Office Depot sponsors sweepstakes
• Jacks conversions return ShopKo to expansion mode
  by Laura Heller
• 4Q results critical for Service Merchandise
  by Mike Troy
• Sport Chalet, Hibbett name new execs
• Staples goes Back-to-School
• Variety Shines
• Licensing, Interactive Lead The Way In Toy Sales At Discount
• Blockbuster posts gains, grabs market share
• Wal-Mart sourcing targeted by labor group
  by Mike Duff
• FTC penalizes NYC's Zoran with care label, fiber violations
• Free shopping days
• Discounters Have The Edge In Hbc Except With Nonprescription Drugs
• Kids + VCR = Home video $$
  by Robert Scally
• New Product Introductions And Services Drive Sales Growth
• Tandy/Compaq pact targets' late adapter families
  by Jennifer Negley
• Canada's Retail Council delivers bullish outlook
  by Jim Fox
• Office Depot/Viking proxy mailed; launches Dogbert ad campaign
• RadioShack sponsors Indy driver
• Retailers Expand Formats In Response To Growing Category
• Discounters Leave Craft Business To Specialty Stores, Wal-Mart