b2b news - Even with the help of their gasoline incentives for regular customers boosting sales, Kroger Co. experienced a fall in their profit by 27% in the fourth quarter.

b2b news - A takeover bid worth $3.3 billion Australian dollars ($3 billion US), has been sent by a company joint-owned by PetroChina, and Royal Dutch Shell, said Arrow Energy Ltd. on Monday.

b2b news - Lean inventory and stronger-than-expected holiday sales helped Target Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit soar 53.7%. Also, the company said it expects to pick up market share this year as it rolls out a new store format that includes a bigger grocery section.

b2b news - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. felt the punch during the fourth quarter as quarterly sales fell at its namesake U.S. division for the first time in memory. Still, overseas growth and a concerted cost-cutting campaign pushed profit up 22%.

b2b news - Toyota US announced in late January that it would recall about 2.3million vehicles over defective accelerator pedals and floor mats. I'm sure you all know this by now.

b2b news - In January, retail sales posted a better-than-expected increase, a welcome development that could mean stronger economic growth in coming months.

b2b news - On Tuesday, the Coca-Cola Company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales as higher demand in Brazil, China and India offset a decline in North America.