DELRAY BEACH, FL-The office-supplies retailer keeps up significant growth in the North America, though same-store sales lag 3% in its first quarter.

ST. LOUIS-The fast-casual chain projects openings of 180 to 194 units for the year, up from a previous estimate of 170 to 180, after its Paradise Bakery acquisition.

PEMBROKE PINES, FL-Same-store sales barely rise at the accessories chain, but Q4 net sales gain 14% and net income rises 25%.

TAMPA, FL-Same-store sales fall at nearly all of the Outback Steakhouse owner's primary chains, except for Fleming's, which posts a 3.3% gain.

OAK BROOK, IL-The fast-food giant turns in a strong March, as same-store sales rise 8.2% around the globe and fare particularly well in Europe.

NEW YORK CITY-An early Easter and warm weather in March help retailers, especially department stores, post better-than-expected gains.

CAMP HILL, PA-Executives won't announce a decision on store closures until the acquisition of 1,850 Brooks and Eckerd stores is finalized next month.

BRENTWOOD, TN-Same-store sales got a boost from cold weather in January and February, fueling demand for winter goods, executives say.