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Retailers expecting strong holiday sales
Juli Niemann Oct 2, 2012
This morning the National Retail Federation predicted modest growth for holiday shopping this year -- up about four percent -- and automakers are expecting another strong month of sales.
Holidays will bring more hiring
Amy Scott Oct 1, 2012
Several big retailers will increase their ranks of seasonal workers, as consumer spending picks up.
Meat processors consider long-term outlook
Queena Kim Aug 23, 2012
Hormel announces its earnings today. The company is the third-largest seller of meat, and with the drought and commodity prices rising, investors are looking for signs of the food industry's long-term outlook.
Worried about climate change? Eat less meat.
Mark Bittman Jul 30, 2012
Commentator Mark Bittman says industrial meat production accounts for at least one-fifth of greenhouse gas emissions.
Businesses ready for Ramadan rush
Shereen Marisol Meraji Jul 20, 2012
For some companies, 30 days of fasting and reflection return profits.
Omaha steakhouse owner on what Warren Buffett does for business
David Brancaccio May 4, 2012
People are arriving in Omaha now for that "Woodstock of Capitalism," the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, billionaire Warren Buffett's conglomerate. The official materials recommend two steakhouses for visiting shareholders.
Meat theft on the rise in U.K.
Sarah Stolarz Apr 24, 2012
In the U.K., meat theft is on the rise and it's not just hungry individuals -- we're talking fully-fledged organized crime gangs. And it doesn't stop at supermarket meat either.
Are we still a land of 'meat and potatoes?'
Mark Bittman Feb 6, 2012
Commentator Mark Bittman says for many, beef is no longer what's for dinner.
Economy backtracks after strong holiday season
Diane Swonk Jan 23, 2012
This year's holiday season was slightly bigger by volume, but the week after the holidays saw a bit of a slide.
PODCAST: Holiday sales up, the price of fake snow
Mary Dooe Dec 27, 2011
While a temporary deal has been reached in Washington, 2012 doesn't look much better in terms of bipartisanship. FedEx is set to raise its rates beginning in January. In Arizona, many non-industrial businesses are taking up space in warehouses.
