Coke downplays effect of switch to Classic Coke
Coca-Cola officials say McDonald's and Hardee's move to Classic Coke will not affect the new formula. Analysts doubt the decision signals success for New Coke as Classic outsells it three to one. McDonald's and Hardee's plan Classic Coke by spring and summer respectively.
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Crabtree
Daii Bosworth Inc
Minneapolis
Coca-Cola
Carlton Curtis
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7-Eleven halts adult magazines in some stores nationwide
Southland Corp ends sales of Playboy Penthouse Forum in its 4500 company stores after a policy reversal spurred by U S testimony on pornography and crime. Falwell hails move while Penthouse publisher calls censorship claims unfounded amid protests from industry figures.
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Chicago
David Salyers
Meese Commission
Salyers
Robert Guccione
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March Retail Sales Rise Modestly Amid Easter and Warm Weather
U S retailers report March sales up modestly due to earlier Easter and warmer weather. Sears margins edge up 0.7 percent to 2.51 billion. Kmart up 8.2 percent to 2.12 billion. J C Penney 6.6 percent. Dayton Hudson 9.4 percent. Wal Mart up 44 percent. overall, cautious consumer spending and uneven quarterly results across chains.
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Troy
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Bernard Fauber
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Dayton Hudson
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Cialty Merchandisers
Kenneth Macke
Wal-mart
Bentonville
Ark
Federated Department Stores Inc
Cincinnati
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