Starbucks first quarter profit up 18 percent
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Starbucks Corp.  said on Wednesday first quarter earnings rose 18 percent, meeting analysts' estimates, as it opened more than 8 stores a day and attracted customers with lunch offerings and gift cards.
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The EstÃ©e Lauder Companies posted a 22 percent increase in quarterly profit yesterday as higher sales of anti-wrinkle creams, hair-care and cosmetic products offset weaker fragrance purchases.
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Walgreen Co. (WAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US drugstore chain, on Monday said quarterly profit rose 18.1 percent on strong sales of prescription drugs, digital photo
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Starbucks Corp., the world's largest  coffee-shop chain, on Wednesday said sales at stores open at  least a year rose 8 percent in August, the first time growth  fell below double-digits in nine months.
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Starbucks Corp. , the world's largest coffee shop chain, on Wednesday said quarterly earnings rose 18 percent as the number of stores grew and established outlets attracted more customers.
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Kroger Co. , the top U.S. grocer, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 29 percent as it kept a tight rein on expenses and sales rebounded.
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The company said first-quarter profit rose 14 percent on strong sales growth across nearly all regions.
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Starbucks Corp., the world&#39;s largest coffee-shop chain, on Wednesday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 8 percent in August, the first time growth fell below double-digits in nine months.
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Starbucks Corp. SBUX.O said on   Thursday that sales at its coffee shops open at least 13 months   rose 5 percent, helped by sales of coffee drinks and additional   food items.
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Nestle SA posted a modest 2 percent increase in profits for the first half of the year as it faced such challenges as higher prices for raw materials like milk and coffee as well as cooler temperatures,which ...
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Starbucks Earnings Growth Caffeinated
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The home-furnishings retailer said first-quarter profit rose after customers bought less bedding and curtains as home sales slowed.
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Interbrew said its first-half profit rose 19.9 percent and maintained its 2004 full-year targets, saying the diversity of its beer brands around the world helped smooth out bumpy markets.
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The company said first-quarter earnings rose to $88 million on strong Spam sales and a recovery in its turkey business.
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Re-insurance group Swiss Re reported a 16 percent rise in first-half profit to 1.6 billion Swiss francs (1.0 billion euros, 1.3 billion dollars).
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French drink empire Pernod Ricard announced on Thursday that its net profits rose by 18.0 percent over the past six months, thanks to a boost from its top global brands.
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Hewlett-Packard 1Q Profit Up 26 Percent