Consumers flocked to stores in September

Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 12:28:59 -0400

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Consumers flocked to stores in September

CHICAGO -- A spell of chilly weather, a late start for back-to-school
shopping and lower gas prices all contributed to unusually strong
same-store sales for U.S. retailers in September.
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Wal-Mart's Sept. same-store sales miss Street view

CHICAGO -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday blamed tough year-ago
comparisons and weak apparel sales for an anemic 1.3% increase in
September same-store sales, which missed Wall Street's estimates.
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California attorney general files charges in H-P case

SAN FRANCISCO -- California Attorney General Bill Lockyer filed criminal
charges Wednesday against former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chairwoman Patricia
Dunn and four others tied to the company's investigation into boardroom
leaks.