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• Business: Consumer Goods and Services  (19,371)
• Business: Opportunities: Franchising: Franchises: Retail  (57)
• Business: Wholesale Trade: General Merchandise  (94)
• Shopping: General Merchandise  (1,307)
• Shopping: General Merchandise: Major Retailers  (59)

AC Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.  www.acmoore.com Operates arts and crafts superstores throughout the Eastern United States.

A.S. Watson  www.aswatson.com International retail and manufacturing arm of the Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited.

Ben Franklin Stores  www.benfranklinstores.com Independent ownership variety store chain with stores throughout the United States. Includes store locator, coupons, sales, and history.

Big Lots  www.biglots.com Closeout retail chain with stores in the United States. Features specials, store locator, employment, and company information.

BJ’s Wholesale Club  www.bjs.com Membership warehouse retail stores on the United State's east coast. Includes member services, locations, and specials.

Bon-Ton Stores  www.bonton.com Owns and operates stores which offer apparel, cosmetics, home furnishings, bedding and furniture, fine jewelry and leased maternity departments.

Bradbeers Group of Independent Retailers  www.bradbeers.co.uk Chain of family run independent department stores in the UK.

Cato Corporation  www.catofashions.com Operates women's apparel specialty stores. Includes FAQ and store locator.

Chelsea Premium Outlet Center  www.premiumoutlets.com Upscale outlet shopping chain. Outlet locator, brands listed, sale information, and customer service.

Claire's Stores, Inc.  www.clairestores.com International specialty retailer offering value-priced costume jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics to fashion-aware tweens, teens and young adults.

Coles Myer, Ltd.  www.colesmyer.com Australia's largest retailer, with more than 1,900 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.

CompUSA  www.compusa.com Retailer of computer desktops, laptops, peripherals, software, and office supplies.

Cost Plus, Inc.  www.costplus.com Operates specialty retail stores offering casual home living and entertainment products such as home decor, kitchen utensils, ceramics, glassware, textiles, gifts and decorative accessories, gourmet food, and beverages. (Nasdaq: CPWM).

Costco Wholesale Corporation  costco.com US retailer of brand name and private label products. Employment, investment information, product notices, membership requirements, store locator, and online order delivery information.

Cost-U-Less, Inc.  www.costuless.com Operates retail warehouse club-style stores. (Nasdaq: CULS).

Deb Shops, Inc.  www.debshops.com Operates specialty apparel stores, offering women's sportwear, dresses, coats, lingerie and accessories. (Nasdaq: DEBS).

Dollar General  www.dollargeneral.com Owns and operates retail stores selling basic goods.

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.  www.dollartreestoresinc.com Operates discount variety stores offering general merchandise at one-dollar price points. (Nasdaq: DLTR).

DREAMdirect Group PLC  www.dreamdirectgroup.co.uk UK home shopping retailer of nostalgic, leisure and entertainment based products.

Dress Barn, Inc.  www.dressbarn.com Operates chain of off-price women's apparel stores offering career fashions such as sportswear, dresses, suits, blazers and accessories to working women. (Nasdaq: DBRN).

Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.  www.duckwall.com Variety store chain in the Midwest and Southwest United States. Features specials, locations, and company information.

EB Games  www.ebgames.com/gs/misc/cookies.asp Operates specialty retail electronic games stores, offering video games, personal computer entertainment software, video game hardware, productivity software and accessories.

Elder-Beerman Stores Corp.  www.elder-beerman.com Operates independent department stores offering branded merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear, men's and children's apparel, accessories, shoes and cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. (Nasdaq: EBSC).

Elegant Illusions, Inc.  www.elegantillusions.com Operates retail copy jewelry stores, fine jewelry stores and handcraft and jewelry and gift store. (Nasdaq: EILL).

Epavlis SA  www.epavlis.gr Retail chain store for bed linens, towels and bathrobes. Also, blankets, throws, quilts and bed spreads, and table linens. English and Greek.

EZCORP, Inc.  www.ezcorp.com Acquires, establishes and operates pawnshops which function as convenient sources of consumer credit and as value-oriented specialty retailers of primarily previously owned merchandise. (Nasdaq: EZPW).

Factory 2-U Stores, Inc.  www.factory2-u.com Operates off-price retail apparel and houseware stores in western United States. (Nasdaq: FTUS).

Family Dollar Stores  www.familydollar.com Operates a chain of discount stores across the US. Includes store locations, supply partners, distribution centers, information for investors.

Friedman's Inc.  www.friedmans.com Operates specialty retail jewelry store chain offering fine jewelry and repair services. (Nasdaq: FRDM).

Garden Ridge  www.gardenridge.com Crafting and home decorating retail chain. Includes store locator and employment information.

Goody's Family Clothing, Inc.  www.goodysonline.com Operates retail family clothing stores offering moderately priced merchandise. (Nasdaq: GDYS).

Guitar Center, Inc.  www.guitarcenter.com Operates retail music stores, offering variety of musical instruments and accessories, including pro audio and recording equipment. (Nasdaq: GTRC).

H and M  www.hm.com Offers clothing for men, women and children. United Kingdom.

Halloween Adventure  www.halloweenadventure.com Seasonal retailer with stores throughout the United States. Includes locations and employment opportunities.

Harvey Nichols  www.harveynichols.com International luxury lifestyle stores specialising in brand name merchandise with stores in London, Leeds and Riyadh. Stores offer restaurants and food retailing.

Hollywood Entertainment Corporation  www.hollywoodvideo.com Owns and operates video retail superstores. (Nasdaq: HLYW).

Innovo Group, Inc.  www.innovogroup.com Offers crafts, coolers, fashion, and licensed retail consumer products. (Nasdaq: INNOC).

Ito-Yokado Co., Ltd.  www.itoyokado.co.jp Holding company with subsidiaries which operate chain of superstores, franchise convenience stores under the name 7-Eleven, and coffee-shop style restaurants under the name Denny's. (Nasdaq: IYCOY).

J. Jill Group Inc. (The)  www.dmmanagement.com Markets broad assortment of women's apparel, accessories, shoes and gifts. (Nasdaq: JILL).

Jacobson Stores Inc.  www.jacobsons.com Operates retail stores selling men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories, home furnishings, giftware, furniture, and other merchandise. (Nasdaq: JCBS).

J.C. Penney Inc.  www.jcpenney.net Features apparel for men, women, and children, toys, sports equipment, electronics and music, online store, and customer service.

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.  www.josbank.com Markets and retails traditional men's styled clothing. (Nasdaq: JOSB).

K Mart  www.kmart.com USA nationwide retailer featuring everything from clothing to electronics to sporting goods.

Limited Brands  www.limited.com Parent company of Victoria's Secret, Bath and Body Works, The Limited, Express, The White Barn Candle Co., and Henri Bendel. Features company information and store locators for each brand.

Macy's, Inc.  www.macysinc.com Department store chain. Information about the company, career opportunities, store locator, and retail operations.

Michaels Stores, Inc.  www.michaels.com Operates specialty retail stores which provide a large assortment of general crafts, home decor items, picture framing materials and services, art and hobby supplies, party supplies, silk and dried flowers, wearable art, and seasonal and holiday merchandise. (Nasdaq: MIKE).

Mothers Work, Inc.  www.motherswork.com Operates apparel stores offering upscale maternity clothing.

Moto Photo, Inc.  www.motophoto.com Owns, operates and franchises one-hour photo processing retail stores which offer photo finishing and related imaging services and merchandise. (Nasdaq: MOTO).

Oakwells  www.oakwells.com News and travel gift retailer operating in-line stores, newsstands and coffee shops in hotels, airports and commuter rail stations.

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.  www.pacificsunwear.com Operates retail stores which sell casual apparel, accessories and footwear, including shorts, pants, overshirts, sweatshirts, outerwear and sunglasses, designed to meet the lifestyle needs of active teens and young adults. (Nasdaq: PSUN).

Peebles  www.peebles.com Eastern USA department store chain. Includes career information, history, supplier guidelines, and store locator.

Primark Stores Ltd  www.primark.co.uk Major retail group operating stores in the UK and Ireland, where it trades under the Penneys name. Company profile and career opportunities.

PRO Group, Inc.  www.prohardware.com A hardware, farm and garden merchandise and market consortium.

Proffitts's  www.proffitts.com Department store chain. Includes sales events, store locator and customer service information.

RadioShack Corporation  www.radioshackcorporation.com Consumer electronics specialty retailer of wireless communications, electronic parts, batteries and accessories. Includes company history, investor relations, press room, and careers. (NYSE: RSH)

Saga Department Stores  www.sagastores.com Shopping malls and retail chain dealing in heritage artifacts, art and sculptures, and home décor and interior gift items. India.

Saks Incorporated  www.saksincorporated.com Department store retailer which includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Proffitt's, Younkers, Carson Pirie Scott, and Bergner's. Store locator, history, investor relations, and career and vendor information.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.  www.sears.com Corporate headquarters for chain of full-line retail stores and auto centers. Offers information on career opportunities, community affairs, online shopping, store locator and investor relations.

Shopko Stores  www.shopko.com General merchandise and pharmacy stores throughout the United States. Includes flyer and locations.

The Sports Authority, Inc.  www.thesportsauthority.com/home/index.jsp US-wide retailer focussing on sports products. Based in Englewood, CO 80150, USA. (NYSE:TSA)

Stage Stores  www.stagestores.com Owns Bealls, Palais Royal, Peebles, and Stage department stores. Includes products, corporate information, and store locator.

Stein Mart, Inc.  www.steinmart.com Upscale, off-price specialty store chain. Includes store locator, career opportunities, and investor information.

Steve and Barrys  www.steveandbarrys.com Apparel and accessories. Includes the collection, documentary, and a store locator.

Tesco Lotus  www.tescolotus.com Retailer in Thailand, with a network of stores and hypermarkets.

TJX Companies  www.tjx.com Discount retailer of apparel and home fashions, including T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, Winners, HomeGoods, T.K.Maxx, A.J.Wright, and HomeSense. Includes information about operating divisions, annual reports, and SEC documents.

TM Retail  www.tmretail.co.uk UK chain of newsagents, convenience and variety stores.

Toys 'R' Us Inc.  www.tru.com Offer toys, games, sporting goods, electronics, software, and children's clothing and furniture. Includes corporate and investor information, product lines, and online shopping. NYSE: TOY

Trans World Entertainment Corp.  www.twec.com Operates retail entertainment stores offering prerecorded audio and video cassettes and compact discs. (Nasdaq: TWMC).

True Value Company  www.truserv.com Retailer-owned hardware cooperative. Companies include True Value, Grand Rental Station, Taylor Rental Center, Home and Garden Showplace, Induserve Supply and Party Central.

Tuesday Morning  www.tuesdaymorning.com Closeout retailer listing financial statements, press releases, store locations and job openings.

Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc  www.twtr.com Retails audio and video consumer electronic products. (Nasdaq: TWTR).

Ultimate Electronics, Inc.  www.ultimateelectronics.com Operates specialty retail stores which offer a selection of brand name home entertainment and consumer electronic products. (Nasdaq: ULTE).

United Retail Group, Inc.  www.unitedretail.com Operates retail stores which offer large-size women's apparel and accessories. (Nasdaq: URGI).

Value City Department Stores  www.valuecity.com Off-price department store chain operating in the United States. Includes store locator, vendor and investor information.

Wal-Mart  www.walmartstores.com Corporate information, jobs, stock information, and company history.