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Articles in Jan 29, 1990 issue of Discount Store News

• Bush, Compton resign from key posts at Rose's - Rose's Stores Inc., discount stores; Jack Bush and Harold Compton
• Jordache to convert Heck's into closeouter - Jordache Enterprises Inc. to purchase discount store chain and convert units to closeout retailers
• MedClub, MedChoice flourish in health-conscious Calif - medical supplies warehouse stores
  by Pamela Meek
• Photo market: no flash in the pan; neons, compact cameras focus of PMA show - discount store sales of cameras and photography equipment
• Stationery licensers stand by old standbys; before hot properties are added to a lineup, their staying power is completely scrutinized
• Red ink drowns Zayre; urban tack still afloat - Ames Department Stores Inc. will convert all of its Zayre discount stores to Ames name; includes related article
• Branded daywear gains foothold; increasing demand triggers renewed emphasis on nylon - lingerie sales at discount stores
• 1990 Ad
• Agency fines K mart, Toys 'R' Us for selling hazardous B-T-S sets - Consumer Product Safety Commission fines stores for selling back-to-school kits containing a razor blade cutting knife
  by Deane Evans
• Luria plans 3 showrooms, additional jewelry stores - catalog showroom chain L. Luria and Son Inc
• Wal-Mart's Voss, joins Staples as executive VP - Robert Voss leaves Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to join Staples Inc., a office supply warehouse chain
  by Laura Liebeck
• He's baaack! Group buys Crazy Eddie trademark - investment group may reopen Crazy Eddie consumer electronics stores
• Vacuums continue to clean up consumer dollars - discount store sales
• Smoke alarm vendors seek spark; sluggish sales force suppliers to redirect marketing strategy
• 'Spare' battery prices ease at discounters - automobile batteries
• Licensing: name of the game in toys
• Will Dick Tracy nab merchandising niche? - licensing possibilities of upcoming film based on comic strip
• Apparel off-pricers benefit form Campeau fiscal woes - apparel manufacturers offering off-pricers merchandise they would have sold to Campeau Inc. department stores
  by Richard C. Halverson
• Antitrust subcommittee targets Nintendo
  by Ken Rankin
• Pet care plus stalks growing high-end market