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Articles in Jan 19, 1987 issue of Discount Store News

• QVC Network snares Sears as key teleshopping vendor
  by Arthur Markowitz
• High-thigh swimwear gives way to traditional styling
• Traditional Columbus chains brace for superstore assault
  by Mary Ellen Kelly
• Home offices stir discount interest in IBM PC clones
• Guard against slick, insider thievery, as well as petty losses
  by Jack Hayes
• Membership clubs push growth
  by Ralph Raffio
• Fear of AIDS propels rapid growth in condom segment of contraceptives
  by Charles Bowlus
• K mart chairman Fauber predicts sales will reach $26 billion in 1987
• Chains expand RTA furniture sku's; add bedroom sets
  by Mary Ellen Kelly
• Zayre spins off apparel units to allow for faster expansion
  by Mary Ellen Kelly
• Wal-Mart hypermarkets propel chain into food
• New Costco card policy shuns casual shoppers
  by Peter Hisey
• Gas grills fuel rise in BBQ sales; discounters' market share increases
  by Peter Hisey
• McDade emerges from Ch. 11 after creditors approve plan
  by Laura Liebeck
• Specialty chains cut deeply into full-liners' auto shares
• Zayre testing tire sales in shuttered service bays
  by Richard C. Halverson
• Light bulb sales brighten at discounters, but margins fade
  by Laura Liebeck
• Management buyout of Chief Auto looms
  by Richard C. Halverson
• '$9.99 or less' price spurs growth for juniors off-pricer
  by Pamela Krein
• Heck's new president views mission as 'redefining' chain's direction
  by Peter Hisey
• Federated does its 'HomeWorks': sets RTA unit
  by Mary Ellen Kelly
• Discount concept to follow Nordstrom into new markets
  by Pamela Krein
• How pet care performs
• Ulrich to chair Target; D-H tapes Allbright prez
• Tide scores clean sweep at discount stores
• Coleman takes back no. 1 position; named top sporting goods brand
• Entertainment livens teleretailing; format extends tv shopping reach
  by Arthur Markowitz
• SportsClub plans four-fold growth
• Cordless power tools charge up hardware departments
• Prerecorded videotape sales explode as prices tumble
• Lawsuit hits reeling Heck's as retrenchment plan begins
• Outdoor security lights lag: consumers require sales aid
• Best continues on plan after Lewis' departure
  by Arthur Markowitz
• Consumer housewares show boosts sales at Ohio chain
• Security ought to focus on a total loss prevention program
  by Jack Hayes
• Ames credits sales jump to tighter product focus
  by Peter Hisey
• Less is more at scaled-down Home Front stores
• Accessories, parts and chemicals drive automotive profits
  by Herb Rechter
• Enforcing fair rules reduces employees' opportunities to steal
  by Jack Hayes
• INS postpones alien law penalties
  by Deane Evans
• GE sells CE biz to French company
  by Laura Liebeck
• Service's cash flow squeeze prompts cost-cutting efforts
  by Richard C. Halverson
• Let specific security needs dictate staffing for loss prevention
  by Jack Hayes
• Glosser to double size over next five years
  by Laura Liebeck
• Zayre's guiding lights honored with Hall of Fame award
  by Donald Longo
• New specialty membership club takes warehouse concept to drugs
  by Pamela Krein
• Ames' Hollis outlines steps to pinch shrinkage problem
  by Peter Hisey
• Gitano closes gap on Lee in ladies' brands
• Motor oils dominate top automotives brands
• Retailers face higher use fees in '88 budget
• 50% hike in minimum wage possible as advocates rally around new bill
• Heck's merger collapses; retailer seeks new buyer
• Appliance sales reach 45.1 million unit high
• 1987 Ad
  by Mary Ellen Kelly
• CE dealers take interest in improved home security systems
• Cable network cuts teleshopping; cites operator disinterest
• Housewares sales turn lethargic as domestic prices leap 20%
  by Arnold Reinhard
• Needs of large, petite ladies differ from 'top to bottom.'
• Crazy Eddie buyout bid may revive chain's sales
  by Josephine Fiamingo
• K mart, Zayre, Ames shift cosmetic-fragrance selections
  by Mary Ellen Kelly
• Carrefour to launch hypermarkets as 2 U.S. firms ready versions
  by Arthur Markowitz
• CD restructures; will expand U.S. division
• NHMA study shows flat sales; prices to climb
• Department delineation spurs ladies' wear sales growth
• Discount chains to post 5% sales gain; membership clubs pace growth in 1987
• Jamesway's Lazarus: excitement undimmed
  by Tony Lisanti
• Apparel sales blossom at Gold Circle prototype
  by Kenneth M. Chanko
• CVN's success prompts C.O.M.B's emergence as diverse direct seller
• Gold Circle expands racetrack model
  by Peter Hisey
• Major discounters 'hablan espanol' in pitch to attract hispanic market
  by Richard C. Halverson
• Retailers seek 'made in USA' textiles, but with reservations
  by Peter Hisey
• Shrinkage, deep markdowns cause Ames earnings slump
  by Peter Hisey
• Makro expands groceries
• Name brands grow at discounters
• Diapers, underwear are top kids' brands
• Advertising spurs toy brands' awareness
• Reorganization sharpens hard goods operation
• Video retailer Shopping Line folds
  by Arthur Markowitz
• Penney to unveil new teleshopping touch
  by Arthur Markowitz
• Electronic typewriters, copiers stimulate home office market

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