Sweet SorrowSurvey sees U.S. Halloween sales losing momentum. Clark Retail Begins RestructuringDIP financing granted interim approval from Illinois bankruptcy court. Clark Retail Files for Bankruptcy Illinois chain receives $56 million in DIP financing; operations to continue without interruption. Strong Quarter for The Pantry Same-store merchandise sales for the fourth quarter the largest quarterly gain in the last nine quarters. Tobacco Companies, Retailers Form Coalition Group takes aim at cigarette makers' marketing strategies; Philip Morris says the group's effort would "restrict sales." Flowing Imports Oil supply is strong and in the hands of non-U.S. countries. Remembering September 11 Four industry executives recall the tragic events of one year ago. Crossing the Border Cigarette tax drives Illinois smokers to shop in Iowa. There Goes the Tobacco Man Los Angeles cracks down on cigarette-selling ice cream trucks. Massachusetts Retailers Win Reprieve State officials warn cigarette price increases and an end to buydowns expected Nov. 15. First Previous 431 432 433 434 435 Next Last