Results show retailers still struggling

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Business  Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:54

Nita and Rich Bell shop at the Wal-Mart Super Center in Springfield, Ill.<br /><br />Wal-Mart reported a flat first-quarter profit.The recession is continuing to punish many of the nation’s retailers, with many finding it difficult to get nervous customers to buy anything but necessities.



 

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