The Woolworth Corporation reports domestic sales and also total sales, which reflect foreign operation.

The Woolworth Corporation also performed below expectations last month, with sales up 2.2 percent.

But in July, the Woolworth Corporation decided to close all its five-and-dime stores.

Last week, the Woolworth Corporation, undercut by more cost-efficient competitors, said it would close the 400-odd stores.

The Woolworth Corporation said many of its stores reported a run on American flags.

The Woolworth Corporation reported a 2.6 percent decrease in sales for the month, to $880 million.

The Woolworth Corporation carried out a similar strategy in January.

The Woolworth Corporation said domestic sales rose 5.6 percent.

The Woolworth Corporation expects to open the 103d Street store next month.

Venator, formerly the Woolworth Corporation, has a market capitalization of $924 million.