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Ahold's Preliminary 4Q Consolidated Net Sales Up Slightly; U.S. Divisions' Results Mixed
AMSTERDAM -- Royal Ahold here reported preliminary consolidated net sales, excluding currency impacts and an extra calendar week in 2004, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 of 10.8 billion euros (US $13.0 billion), a 0.6 percent increase. The overall performance of the retail giant's U.S. operations, which also Giant-Carlisle/Tops arena and U.S. Foodservice, was decidedly mixed, however. -
Wal-Mart, PBH Ready For Curious George 'Retailtainment' Promo
WILMINGTON, Del. -- The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) here expects that kids and their families will go ape over the Feb. 11 retailtainment event at Wal-Mart Supercenters featuring Curious George sharing the message of healthy eating.