NEW YORK -- Foot Locker Inc. is cutting about 120 jobs and plans to have closed 117 stores by the end of this month as it looks to become a more efficient and competitive business.
Foot Locker To Cut 120 Jobs, Close 117 Stores
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Fri, 01/08/2010 - 12:06pm
Topics: foot locker job cuts retail retailer store closings
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