Healthy increases in 4th quarter profit were reported by both the Gap and Kohls. Profits at the Gap beat Wall Street estimates, helped by fewer discounts and improved sales in all divisions. Kohl’s has performed better than rivals like Macy’s and J. C. Penney by quickly adding to its exclusive lines, giving the store a higher profit per item sold.
From the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02.....6shop.html