Gap first-quarter profit rises 43 percent

(Reuters) - Gap Inc <GPS.N> reported a higher first-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by a rise in same-store sales at its Old Navy and namesake chains, and growth in Asia. Full story

Zale taps rival's ex-CEO as chairman, same-store sales edge up

(Reuters) - Zale Corp <ZLC.N> on Wednesday reported a modest bump in third-quarter same-store sales and said the former chief executive of its biggest rival, Kay Jewelers parent Signet Jewelers Ltd <SIG.N>, will be its new chairman. Full story

J.C. Penney first-quarter sales plunge

(Reuters) - Retailer J.C. Penney Co Inc <JCP.N> on Thursday posted a sharp drop in first-quarter sales, in line with its recent warning. Full story