06/27/11
Marketplace for June 27, 2011
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Marketplace for June 27, 2011
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1
Brooks Brothers goes to school
The menswear retailer will begin selling logo merchandise in its stores and on campus.
2
L.A. Dodgers' troubles escalate
The baseball team's owner, Frank McCourt, filed for bankruptcy protection today. It's just the latest mess for the storied sports franchise this season.
2
Goldman Sachs grows in Brazil
Goldman Sachs plans major expansion in Brazil as investment banks look to emerging economies for growth.
7
American Airlines' new boarding procedure has fans, foes
No more back-to-front boarding; instead, "chaos at the gate," according to the union of flight attendants.
1
Pentagon budget under scrutiny
As President Obama restarts talks on national debt, some Republicans are now open to slashing military spending.
7
Some hospitals think 'lean' when it comes to health care
One strategy for fixing the U.S. health care system that's been gaining momentum lately has origins in the Far East.
17
Why it's important for communities to have bookstores
Author Ann Patchett discusses what it's like to open her own bookstore and what she finds most surprising about her entrepreneurial efforts.
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