Back where I’m from (Augusta, Ga.), Belk went out of business a long, long time ago. Not that I’m saying that’s going to happen here, but here’s the latest from the Charlotte-based retailer:
The Charlotte-based retailer today reported a net loss of $213 million for the 12 months that ended Jan. 31, compared with $95.7 million in net earnings the year before. The 2008 loss is due largely to a $326.6 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge.
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This article appears in Mar 31 – Apr 7, 2009.
