Update 1: Campbell Soup Profit Up on Sales Increase
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Campbell Soup Co., the world&#39;s largest soupmaker, reported a 9 percent gain in first-quarter profits Monday as sales of products from soups to chocolates rose.
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Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM.N) on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected 55 percent increase in quarterly profit, sending its stock up 6 percent, as sales jumped at its Pottery Barn chain.
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H.J. Heinz Co.  posted higher quarterly profit on Friday, helped by new products, the weak dollar and increased marketing.
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Costco Wholesale Corp.  reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit and a healthy rise in September sales on Thursday, sending its shares up 2 percent in pre-market trading.
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Kroger Co.  said on Tuesday that quarterly profit rose 15.8 percent and raised its 2006 earnings view, sending its shares to their highest level in five years, as the grocery chain benefited from lower prices and a better selection of products such as fresh produce.
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Costco Wholesale Corp.&#39;s earnings rose 24 percent in its latest quarter, lifted by improvement in both net sales and membership fees which more than offset a minor accounting charge.
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Dollar Tree Stores Inc.  on  Wednesday reported higher quarterly profit, helped by strong  sales and a higher operating margin.
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British supermarket giant Tesco has revealed that net profit rose by almost a quarter during the first half of its financial year as the country's biggest retailer attracted more customers.
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Yum Brands Inc.  on Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 13 percent and raised its profit forecast for the year as strong sales at its fast-food chains helped offset a run-up in commodity costs.
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The food maker General Mills reported on Wednesday that its first-quarter profit rose 8 percent as rising revenue offset higher ingredient costs and increased spending on marketing.
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Profit at Tyco&#39;s electronics unit rose more than fourfold in the quarter as revenue climbed 15 percent on higher sales volume in automotive, communications, computer and consumer electronics.
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Campbell Soup Co. (CPB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world&#39;s largest soupmaker, on Monday said quarterly net profit fell 20 percent as it increased spending on marketing and took a charge related to job cuts.
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Campbell Soup Co  posted lower quarterly profit on Friday, hurt by higher commodity costs and promotional spending.
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Caterpillar Inc.  said on Friday  its profit in the latest quarter rose more than 10 percent as  strong international mining, energy and construction sales  offset a decline in U.S. equipment and engine sales.
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US meat processor Smithfield Foods has said its first-quarter earnings more than doubled from the year-ago period, boosted by higher sales.
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Dollar Tree Stores Inc.  on Wednesday said quarterly profit rose, helped by strong demand for a variety of holiday items.
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Williams-Sonoma Inc. WSM.N on  Wednesday posted a better-than-expected 55 percent increase in  quarterly profit, sending its stock up 10 percent, as sales  jumped at its Pottery Barn chain.