GLG News in Consumer Goods & Services

Though this may not be a 'macho'decision,I believe it makes eminent sense. Chrysler needs some new platforms, and it needs them now. How else do they manage this in a faling market with hybrids,& electrics snapping at their heels? In any case, if it manages itself well in making this shift, it should be able to buy itself the vital space it needs in the short term. Hypothetically,if it does this...

Is it my imagination or does China not have both oars in the water? Why try and curtail the profit structure of a very viable industry serving their country well? It's time that the policies of China work to help industry rather than hamper it. Hard to figure their motives...

Despite a challenging economic environment for its restaurant customers, foodservice distributor Sysco (NYSE: SYY) reported sales gains of 7.1% and operating income improvement of 10.0% for its fiscal 2008. Sysco achieved notable operating leverage for fiscal 2008 through market share gains and improvements in cost controls, as gross profit increased 6.5% while operating expenses increased 5.3%.

With global economic growth slowing, Tiffany's sales and earnings may substantially decline.  Here's why

For years it was believed that gaming companies were immune to the ravages of the economy and in the past they had been, but not now.  Stations problems stem from a weak economy, high gas prices, lower housing and stock prices, nothing else.

Certain parts of the automotive passive and active safety original equipment market are moving towards commodity status, with volume being the key to future profitability. Tier One safety equipment suppliers must invest in those technologies that will bring greater value and margins.

Whitehall's liquidation sale will have significant consequences for publicly traded jewelers like Kay, Zale, and Finlay not only this fall, but in future quarters also.  Here's why. 

Having been an avid fan of Station Casinos for quite a long time, it always distresses me to see negative reports concerning them. Their second quarter reported loss does not seem to be outlandish. They have many thing on their plate at this time. The cost of doing business continues to rise as the affect of the economy continues to hurt the bottom line. When will gaming we see the light???&...

In June, nearly half of the 17 million pound increase in US butter exports was to countries that we did not ship any butter to in June of 2007. With different international economies growing so is their consumption of commodities. 

Retail sales in July fell 0.1%, the first overall decline in five months, with the 2.4% plunge in automobile sales the primary reason for the poor performance.