May 15- A trans-Atlantic divide between European and U.S. retailers over how best to respond to fatal disasters in Bangladesh textile factories split wide open on Wednesday, with U.S. retailers claiming their European counterparts are giving labor unions too much control over ensuring workplace safety.
NEW YORK-- A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at 1 p.m.:. Nautilus Inc. rose 17.8 percent to $7.96. Safe Bulkers Inc. rose 9.7 percent to $5.48.
**ARUBA NETWORKS INC, $17.18, down 22 pct. **RUCKUS WIRELESS INC, $14.51, down 23 pct. **MERU NETWORKS, $4.25, down 10 pct.
May 7- Abercrombie& Fitch Co:. *Wells Fargo raises to outperform from market perform- Theflyonthewall.com. Reuters Station users, click. 1568.
May 7- Abercrombie& Fitch Co:. *Wells Fargo raises to outperform from market perform- Theflyonthewall.com. Reuters Station users, click. 1568.
NEW YORK-- A cool start to the year may have chilled sales for retailers, who roll out their monthly sales numbers Thursday. Those who cut deeper this year according to Sterne Agee were the Gap, which also owns Old Navy and Banana Republic, as well as American Eagle Outfitters Inc. and Abercrombie& Fitch Co..
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*Costco same-store sales up 6 percent; Gap up 3 percent. March 7- Gap Inc and Costco Wholesale Corp were among several U.S. chains on Thursday to report stronger-than-expected sales for February, when consumer confidence about an improving job market offset the impact of higher taxes.
*Costco comparable sales up 6 percent, Limited up 3 percent. March 7- Victoria's Secret parent Limited Brands Inc and Costco Wholesale Corp were among several U.S. chains on Thursday to report stronger-than-expected sales for February, when consumer confidence about an improving job market offset the impact of higher taxes.