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September 24, 2012
Ikea goes live with largest solar installation to date

Ikea has officially plugged in its largest U.S. rooftop solar installation to date, at its store in Round Rock, Texas.

Round Rock, Texas -- Ikea has officially plugged in its largest U.S. rooftop solar installation to date, at its store in Round Rock, Texas. When combined with Ikea projects atop stores in Houston and Dallas-area Frisco, the new installation also makes Ikea the largest solar owner in Texas.

February 23, 2012
Dillard's Q4 profit beats Street

Dillard’s Inc. reported that profit for the fourth quarter rose to $141.5 million from $109.6 million a year earlier, beating analysts’ expectations.

Little Rock, Ark. -- Dillard’s Inc. reported Thursday that profit for the fourth quarter rose to $141.5 million from $109.6 million a year earlier, beating analysts’ expectations.

Sales edged up 2% to $1097 billion. Same-store sales rose 3%.
 

February 1, 2012
Dillard’s to enhance web presence with strategic investment

Dillard’s said it has made a strategic investment in e-commerce company Acumen Brands in a move toward enhancing the department store retailer’s website dillards.com, as well as Acumen’s 12 e-commerce sites.

Little Rock, Ark. -- Dillard’s said Wednesday it has made a strategic investment in e-commerce company Acumen Brands in a move toward enhancing the department store retailer’s website dillards.com, as well as Acumen’s 12 e-commerce sites.

November 11, 2011
Dillard's profit surges 85%

Dillard’s Inc. reported Friday that profit for the quarter ended Oct. 29 soared a record 85% to $26.6 million, compared with $14.4 million in the year-ago period.

Little Rock, Ark. -- Dillard’s Inc. reported Friday that profit for the quarter ended Oct. 29 soared a record 85% to $26.6 million, compared with $14.4 million in the year-ago period. Strong comps and contained expenses propelled the strong performance.

Revenue rose to $1.38 billion, from $1.34 billion, beating Wall Street’s expected $1.36 billion in sales. Same-store sales increased 5%.

February 23, 2011
Dillard’s Q4 profit up 38% on improved sales

Dillard's said Tuesday that its net income grew 38% in the fourth quarter as its sales improved and the retailer controlled expenses and inventory.

Little Rock, Ark. -- Dillard's said Tuesday that its net income grew 38% in the fourth quarter as its sales improved and the retailer controlled expenses and inventory.

Dillard's earnings rose to $109.6 million in the three months ended Jan. 29, compared with $79.5 million one year earlier.

Sales rose 5% to $1.93 billion from $1.83 billion, with merchandise sales up 6% to $1.91 billion. The rest of its revenue comes from its CDI Contractors construction business. Same-store sales rose 7%.

January 20, 2011
Dillard's plans to form REIT

In a regulatory filing on Wednesday Dillard's said it plans to form a real estate investment trust, with the objective of improving liquidity.

Little Rock, Ark. -- In a regulatory filing on Wednesday Dillard's said it plans to form a real estate investment trust, with the objective of improving liquidity.

According to the department store retailer, various company entities will transfer interests in properties to the REIT, which will then lease the properties back to them.

"Dillard's believes the formation of a REIT may enhance its ability to access debt or preferred stock and thereby enhance its liquidity," the filing said.

November 11, 2010
Dillard’s Q3 profit jumps on lower inventory and expense control

Dillard's said Friday its third-quarter profit surged 80% benefiting from improved margins, reduced expenses.

Little Rock, Ark. Dillard's said Friday its third-quarter profit surged 80% benefiting from improved margins, reduced expenses and lower inventory.

The department store operator reported net income of $14.4 million for the period ended Oct. 30, up from $8 million a year ago. Revenue dipped 1% to $1.37 billion from $1.39 billion.

Dillard's lowered its advertising, selling, administrative and general expenses to $398.5 million from $402.1 million during the quarter.

November 25, 2008
Dillard’s Loss Widens

Dillard's Inc. on Wednesday posted a wider third-quarter loss as revenue declined and the weak...

November 23, 2008
Dillard’s to Cut Workers

Dillard's Inc. department store chain says it is eliminating about 500 jobs from its work...

October 30, 2008
Dillard’s Seeks to Reassure Investors on Debt

Dillard's Inc. on Friday offered more details about its financial position in an effort to...

September 25, 2008
Investors Seek to Unseat Dillard’s Family

The Associated Press (AP) reported Friday that a group of Dillard’s Inc. investors has petitioned...

September 17, 2008
Dillard's Pushes for Sales-Tax Holiday

Dillard's Inc. and small retailers around Arkansas are pressing lawmakers to give consumers an annual...

September 3, 2008
Dillard's Same-Store Sales Fall 7% in August

Dillard's Inc. said Thursday that August same-store sales decreased 7%. Total sales were $500.8 million...

September 1, 2008
Dillard’s Closing Travel Agency

The company said it is closing the agency, which operates in 43 of the company's...

May 18, 2008
Dillard's to Close More Stores

Dillard's Inc. said Monday it will continue to focus on closing underperforming stores, reducing expenses...

May 11, 2008
Pollo Campero Opens Franchise in U.S. Wal-Mart Store

Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan restaurant chain, has teamed up with Wal-Mart Stores to expand its...

April 29, 2008
Wal-Mart Wins More Affluent Shoppers

More affluent customers are shopping at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. during the economic slump and the...

April 1, 2008
Dillard's Avoids Proxy Fight

Dillard's Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to nominate four new directors to avoid a...

March 19, 2008
Dillard's 4Q Profit Tumbles

Dillard's Inc. said its fiscal fourth-quarter profit plunged 70%, hurt partly by one less week...

February 29, 2008
Shop Talk

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February 24, 2008
Dillard's to Up Fashion Quotient

As part of its turnaround strategy, Dillard’s plans to offer more fashionable merchandise in hopes...

October 2, 2007
Dillard’s Announces RFID Pilot

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September 18, 2007
Dell to Open in Russia

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September 11, 2007
Shareholders Press Dillard’s for Sustainability Report

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April 30, 2007
The Big Get Bigger

Editor’s Note:Chain Store Age’s 18th annual survey of Fastest-Growing Acquirers measured retail square footage purchased...