BOISE, ID-Same-store sales and earnings also fell for the grocer during its Q3, due to fuel costs and competition.

QUINCY, MA-At least one analyst says that the $366-million deal will go through.

QUINCY, MA-The offer, Liz Claiborne's second this year for the 35-plus women's chain, would give the apparel giant 170 stores. New York City-based Liz Claiborne's target price is more than 40% over J. Jill's $12.79-per-share closing price since the bid was made public.

QUINCY, MA-The offer, Liz Claiborne's second this year for the 35-plus women's chain, would give the apparel giant 170 stores.

QUINCY, MA-The offer, Liz Claiborne's second this year for the 35-plus women's chain, would give the apparel giant 170 stores. New York City-based Liz Claiborne's target price is more than 40% over J. Jill's $12.79-per-share closing price since the bid was made public.

SAN FRANCISCO-Pottery Barn recorded same-store sales of 5.5%, while Williams-Sonoma inched up 1.3%

BENSALEM, PA-Led by denim, same-store sales at the Catherines, Fashion Bug and Lane Bryant operator were up 3%.

ST. PAUL-The retailer also posted a $7.5-million loss from warm weather and high gas prices, executives say.