Services Sector Announce Quarterly Cash Dividends, New Promotions, and Earnings Results - Research Report on Tractor Supply Company, Staples, Rent-A-Center, HSN, and Blue Nile

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Aug 06, 2013, 08:00 ET

NEW YORK, August 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS), Rent-A-Center Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII), HSN, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSNI), and Blue Nile Inc. (NASDAQ: NILE). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Tractor Supply Company Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Tractor Supply Company (Tractor Supply) announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share of the Company's common stock. As stated in the release, the dividend is payable on September 4, 2013, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2013. The Full Research Report on Tractor Supply Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-02/TSCO]

Staples, Inc. Research Report

On July 26, 2013, Staples, Inc. (Staples) announced that the Company is making it easy for students to find the right technology and stay connected online this back-to-school season, by offering great deals on the latest laptops and tablets, easy-to-use devices, and a full range of tech services. Staples' Senior Vice President for Technology Merchandising, Scott Rankin, said, "When it comes to technology, Staples has it, with a wide variety of laptops and tablets from the leading brands, so students can get the right device for their needs, at the right price. Our Staples EasyTech associates have the expertise to get parents and kids set up with their new technology and make sure it runs efficiently and securely." The Full Research Report on Staples, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-02/SPLS]

Rent-A-Center Inc. Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Rent-A-Center Inc. (Rent-A-Center) announced the opening of a new store in Dover, New Jersey. The Company reported that Rent-A-Center Manager Edgar Carballo will offer the Company's services to the residents of Dover, along with his three-person sales team. Carballo said, "We're very excited to have been given the opportunity to open a new store here in Dover. Our team is looking forward to meeting and serving the people of this community." The new Rent-A-Center store location is 14-16 Basset Highway, Dover, New Jersey. According to the Company, Rent-A-Center operates 46 locations in the state of New Jersey. The Full Research Report on Rent-A-Center Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-02/RCII]

HSN, Inc. Research Report

On August 1, 2013, HSN, Inc. (HSN) reported its financial results for Q2 2013. Net sales increased 5.9% YoY to $812.6 million. Net income was $43.3 million or $0.79 per diluted share, compared to net income of $30.7 million or $0.53 per diluted share in Q2 2012. Commenting on the news, Chief Executive Officer of HSN, Mindy Grossman, said, "Our strong financial performance during the second quarter is a result of the uniqueness of our customer experiences, the power of our digital platforms and the quality of our brands and products. Sales for the quarter were up 6%, digital sales increased 10% and EPS grew 30%. In addition, we continued returning value to shareholders through our share repurchase and cash dividend programs." The Full Research Report on HSN, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-02/HSNI]

Blue Nile Inc. Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Blue Nile Inc. (Blue Nile) reported its financial results for Q2 2013. Net sales increased 18.7% YoY to $108.0 million. Net income was $2.2million or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.6 million or $0.11 per diluted share in Q2 2012. Commenting on the news, President and Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Kanter, said, "We are excited to have achieved double digit revenue growth in the second quarter of 2013 across the three main categories of our business: U.S. engagement, U.S. non-engagement and international. This represents the fifth consecutive quarter of double digit growth and further demonstrates our position as a leading global retailer of high-quality diamonds and fine jewelry. Blue Nile also reported that Mark Vadon, Founder, Chairman and Director of the Board, will step down from his role, effective December 31, 2013. According to the Company, Kanter will succeed Vadon as Chairman." The Full Research Report on Blue Nile Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-02/NILE]

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