F. W. Woolworth Co. reported a 16%...

F. W. Woolworth Co. reported a 16% gain in second-quarter net income to $43 million, compared to a year ago. Sales grew 13% to $1.9 billion. The New York retailer said its performance was aided by its expansion into specialty stores, where sales were up 25%, while general merchandise sales increased 7%.

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