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January 14, 2013
PayPal extends reach to 23 retailers nationwide

PayPay announced that a total of 23 national retailers are now signed up to accept PayPal in their stores, making the payment solution accepted in more than 18,000 physical retail locations.

New York -- PayPal announced Monday that a total of 23 national retailers are now signed up to accept PayPal in their stores, making the payment solution accepted in more than 18,000 physical retail locations. PayPal also announced that Jamba Juice is testing an order-ahead feature that allows customers to place an order, select a time for pick-up, and pay in advance via the PayPal App – so when they arrive, they can save time and skip the line, grab their food and be on their way.

July 12, 2012
S&P further lowers rating on J.C. Penney

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is further lowering its credit rating on J.C. Penney Co., attributing the move to a continuing weak performance.

New York -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is further lowering its credit rating on J.C. Penney Co., attributing the move to a continuing weak performance.

J.C. Penney’s corporate credit rating has been lowered to "B+" from "BB-." The junk rating is four notches below investment grade. The move marks the second downgrade from S&P since mid-May.
 

July 12, 2012
S&P further lowers rating on J.C. Penney

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is further lowering its credit rating on J.C. Penney Co., attributing the move to a continuing weak performance.

New York -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is further lowering its credit rating on J.C. Penney Co., attributing the move to a continuing weak performance.

J.C. Penney’s corporate credit rating has been lowered to "B+" from "BB-." The junk rating is four notches below investment grade. The move marks the second downgrade from S&P since mid-May.
 

March 31, 2011
Report ranks 50 most valuable U.S. retail brands

Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Best Buy and CVS took top honors in Interbrand’s annual ranking of the 50 most valuable U.S. retail brands.

New York City -- Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Best Buy and CVS took top honors in Interbrand’s annual ranking of the 50 most valuable U.S. retail brands. The U.S. brands are valued in collaboration with Interbrand Design Forum, the retail experience group within Interbrand.

June 30, 2010
Fitch upgrades Limited Brands' credit

Fitch Ratings on Thursday upgraded a number of its ratings on Limited Brands given the...

June 24, 2010
S&P upgrades Jo-Ann Stores to 'BB-'

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services boosted its rating on Jo-Ann Stores Friday, saying the retailer's...

May 16, 2010
Moody's upgrades Whole Foods' outlook to positive

Moody's Investors Service on Monday raised Whole Foods Market's rating outlook to positive from stable,...

March 21, 2010
Moody's upgrades Dillard's rating

Credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service on Monday upgraded its rating for the probability Dillard's...

June 24, 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch brings back racy catalog

Abercrombie & Fitch is reinstating its racy A&F Quarterly catalog after a seven-year hiatus....

December 18, 2008
Fitch Affirms Kohl's 'BBB+' Rating

Fitch Ratings affirmed its investment-grade "BBB+" credit rating on Kohl's Corp. on Thursday, saying the...

December 18, 2008
Fitch Affirms Kohl's 'BBB+' Rating

Fitch Ratings affirmed its investment-grade "BBB+" credit rating on Kohl's Corp. on Thursday, saying the...

December 18, 2008
S&P Cuts Limited Brands’ Rating

Standard & Poor's said Friday it cut the long-term corporate credit rating on Limited Brands...

December 18, 2008
S&P Cuts Limited Brands’ Rating

Standard & Poor's said Friday it cut the long-term corporate credit rating on Limited Brands...

December 16, 2008
Brookstone Outlook Changed to Negative

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised its outlook on Brookstone Inc. from stable to negative....

December 15, 2008
S&P Downgrades Office Depot and Cracker Barrel, Upgrades Dollar General

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Monday it lowered its ratings on Boca Raton, Fla.-based...

December 10, 2008
Neiman Marcus Group Credit Ratings Downgraded

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it lowered its ratings on The Neiman Marcus Group...

December 10, 2008
Neiman Marcus Group Credit Ratings Downgraded

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it lowered its ratings on The Neiman Marcus Group...

December 3, 2008
S & P Cuts Sears to Junk Status

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered Sears Holdings Corp.'s corporate credit rating to...

December 3, 2008
S & P Cuts Sears to Junk Status

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered Sears Holdings Corp.'s corporate credit rating to...

November 30, 2008
S&P Affirms Macy's Credit Rating, Negative Outlook

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Monday affirmed its credit ratings for Macy's Inc., citing...

September 26, 2006
Petco Animal Supplies Ratings Removed From Watch

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September 26, 2006
Petco Animal Supplies Ratings Removed From Watch

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March 8, 2006
Wild Oats Rating Revised to Positive Due to Improved Credit Metrics

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October 27, 2005
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October 27, 2005
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