New Offering, Upcoming Store, Dividend, Conference Call Schedules, and Financial Results - Research Report on McKesson, Cardinal Health, Whole Foods Market, TJX Companies, and Harris Teeter

NEW YORK, November 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK), Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM), The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), and Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. (NYSE: HTSI). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

McKesson Corporation Research Report  

On November 5, 2013, McKesson Corporation's business unit, McKesson Health Solution (MHS) announced the new release of its Network Management suite, designed to help plans thrive in a post-reform world. According to the Company, the new offering is combination of McKesson Provider Manager, McKesson Reimbursement Manager and McKesson Contract Manager that aims to facilitate payers the first strategic platform for tackling value-based reimbursement and managing costs in a competitive and uncertain market. Senior Vice President, Products Division at MHS, Carolyn Wukitch, said, "Network management can't be viewed as an administrative function any longer. The new care delivery and reimbursement models need more complex agreements between health plans and providers to help improve care and reduce cost. Unfortunately, current systems weren't designed to accommodate these payment and reimbursement strategies-until now. McKesson's Network Management is the industry's only end-to-end suite designed to help payers align and automate policies to deliver value. Now it's possible to reimburse correctly and consistently, and optimize payment strategies for a post-reform world." The Full Research Report on McKesson Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/a057_MCK]

Cardinal Health, Inc. Research Report

On November 6, 2013, Cardinal Health, Inc. (Cardinal Health) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of c.$0.30 per share, payable on January 15, 2014, to shareholders of record as on January 2, 2014. Additionally, the Company released the preliminary results of shareholder voting at its annual meeting, wherein the shareholders elected all 12 members of the Board standing for election, ratified Ernst & Young as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of certain executive officers. The Full Research Report on Cardinal Health, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/ee30_CAH]

Whole Foods Market, Inc. Research Report

On November 6, 2013, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Whole Foods Market) announced that the Company, in partnership with Insight Property Group and The Lionstone Group, has signed a lease for a new store location at 600 H Street NE in Washington, D.C. Whole Foods Market informed that it expects to open the upcoming approximately 38,000 square feet store by the end of 2016. "The H Street corridor is a thriving hub of diversity and cultural richness - a perfect match for Whole Foods Market's goal to support each and every community we're in," said Scott Allshouse, Whole Foods Market's Mid-Atlantic Regional President. According to the Company, Whole Foods Market recognizes the historical significance of an area like the H Street corridor and has worked with partners like Mayor Vincent Gray's office and Insight Property Group to ensure the best fit for the new site and help facilitate economic growth. The Full Research Report on Whole Foods Market, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/3f61_WFM]

The TJX Companies, Inc. Research Report

On November 5, 2013, The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) announced that it plans to release its Q3 FY 2014 sales and earnings results on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, before 9:30 a.m. ET. The Company informed that on the same day at 11:00 a.m. ET, Carol Meyrowitz, TJX's CEO, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's Q3 FY 2014 financial results, operations and business trends. The Full Research Report on The TJX Companies, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/bed1_TJX]

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. Research Report

On October 31, 2013, Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. (Harris Teeter) reported its financial results for Q4 FY 2013 and full-year FY 2013 (period ended October 1, 2013). Harris Teeter's sales increased 3.8% YoY to $4.7 billion during full-year FY 2013, and grew 4.5% to $1.2 billion during Q4 FY 2013. Net earnings for full-year FY 2013 stood at $107.9 million, up 30.8% YoY, while net earnings for Q4 FY 2013 declined 7.3% YoY $21.2 million. Commenting on the results, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Harris Teeter, Thomas W. Dickson, stated, "We are pleased with our results for fiscal 2013 and the opportunities ahead of us with the Kroger merger and our recent store acquisitions. Our pricing and promotional strategies were effective during fiscal 2013 in driving unit sales and customer visits. On a comparable store basis, we experienced increased unit sales compared to fiscal 2012 and our store brand penetration continues to improve. We believe these positive results are attributable to our continuing commitment to our customers to deliver outstanding values and excellent customer service."  The Full Research Report on Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

[http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/48d5_HTSI]

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