Retailers reported improved sales for February, the third consecutive monthly improvement, with many beating expectations despite heavy snowstorms, weak consumer confidence and stubbornly high unemployment.
"Companies are talking about improved sales".
The result for the Indy was improved sales figures.
As soon as the outlook became rosier and consumer confidence improved, sales rebounded.
Much of this plan hinges on improved sales to wireless carriers in the United States and overseas.
The former Tesco executive was awarded the payout after Morrisons bounced back to profitability and improved sales.
As orders fell, both companies dismissed tens of thousands of employees without succeeding in returning to even modestly improved sales growth.
The German chemical company BASF said its third-quarter profit nearly doubled on improved sales across all its divisions, notably agricultural chemicals, fertilizers and plastics.
Eastman Kodak posted lower-than-expected quarterly results on Thursday as higher raw material and development costs trimmed margins, overshadowing improved sales of digital cameras and picture frames.
Dozens of McDonald's franchises already are testing the technology to promote McChicken Sandwiches and Chicken McNuggets, and say they've already seen improved sales.
Consumer spending rose in each of the five months to October (see chart), with even discretionary items like sports goods showing improved sales.
