Retailers Slog Through Stormy Sept.

October 5, 2005

115

Chain stores slashed prices to drum up demand in September as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita drove up gasoline prices and pinched consumer spending, putting pressure on profits, retailers reported on Thursday.

*For more on this story,

read the full Reuters article.

Want more from the best local business newspaper in the country?

Sign-up for our FREE Daily eNews update to get the latest Orange County news delivered right to your inbox!

Would you like to subscribe to Orange County Business Journal?

One-Year for Only $99

Unlimited access to OCBJ.com
Daily OCBJ Updates delivered via email each weekday morning
Journal issues in both print and digital format
The annual Book of Lists: industry of Orange County's leading companies
Special Features: OC's Wealthiest, OC 500, Best Places to Work, Charity Event Guide, and many more!

Pacific Sunwear Downgraded

GE Boosts Yearly Outlook

staff-author

Retailers Slog Through Stormy Sept.

Want more from the best local business newspaper in the country?

Would you like to subscribe to Orange County Business Journal?

Featured Articles

Taco Bell Adds Cold Brews in Quest for $5B in Beverage Sales

Midday Stock Roundup: Glaukos Corp. Shares Drop 11%

OC Unemployment Falls to 3.7% in April

Related Articles

Taco Bell Adds Cold Brews in Quest for $5B in Beverage Sales

Midday Stock Roundup: Glaukos Corp. Shares Drop 11%

OC Unemployment Falls to 3.7% in April

UCI Business School, Konnect Launch AI Program for HR Execs

JLL Arranges $26M Bridge Loan for Anaheim Industrial Outdoor Storage Facility

Advertise With Us

About Us

Subscriber Links

Other Journals