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Retail sales, prices fall in October
Nov 14, 2012
After three straight months of gains, U.S. retail sales fell in October by about a third of a percent. Retail prices also ticked down in October.
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Groupon fails to make the daily deal
Nov 13, 2012
The company was a high flyer. Now it's fighting a rough future as consumers tire of daily deals.
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Businesses face post-Sandy challenges
Nov 5, 2012
Some New York stores have products but can't ship them. Others can't get merchandise, and more importantly, wonder whether shoppers will return.
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Macy's new brands aim at younger shoppers
Oct 19, 2012
The department store looks back -- to icons including Marilyn Monroe and Madonna -- to attract shoppers in their teens and 20's.
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Choosing a bra: Personal fitter vs. online algorithm
Oct 19, 2012
Women spend a lot of money on bras, but is it better to find the best bra through a personal shopper or a website's algorithm?
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Stores expand holiday layaway options
Oct 5, 2012
Slow economic recovery means layaway is thriving.
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Holidays will bring more hiring
Oct 1, 2012
Several big retailers will increase their ranks of seasonal workers, as consumer spending picks up.
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Victoria's Secret at the Dallas Cowboys stadium
Oct 1, 2012
Undies and pigskin: a match made on the gridiron?
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3-D printing enters the retail arena
Sep 26, 2012
The technology for 3-D printing has been around for a while, but it's been too expensive for regular folks. That's changing.
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Strike in India over big retail reforms
Sep 20, 2012
There is a huge strike going on this morning in India, as people protest against the government's decision to allow mega retailers like Walmart and Tesco into the country.
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