41.   There are some general merchandise retailers that are expected to report improved third-quarter results.

42.   These monster stores -- some are twice the size of warehouse stores -- combine general merchandise like apparel and toys with awesome assortments of grocery items.

43.   To support the growth, the retailer said it also planned to open one general merchandise and two food distribution centers in the next fiscal year.

44.   Today, the Arkansas-based retail giant is among the top five grocers in the nation, thanks to its supercenters that sport grocery stores alongside general merchandise.

45.   Under that agreement, Hallmark distributes Dilbert products through its chain of Hallmark stores, supermarkets, drugstores and general merchandise outlets.

46.   Vicki Haupt, vice president, divisional merchandise manager of the home furnishings division, will move to senior vice president and general merchandise manager.

47.   While many general merchandise retailers have home pages that include company information, and sometimes a toll-free number for ordering goods, only a few accept orders online.

48.   Woolworth Corp., New York, named Stuart Kessler chief operating officer of its F.W. Woolworth Co. general merchandise stores division.

49.   At Plano-based Penney, Raff will serve senior vice president and general merchandise manager of fine jewelry and report to another senior vice president.

50.   David Lawn, Structure executive vice president and general merchandise manager, will run the company until a successor is chosen.