Mar 28, 2016

Marketplace for Monday, March 28, 2016

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Our latest "I've Always Wondered" series installment: how coupons work; the story of a iconic black hair brand; and Marriott and Anbang continue to battle it out over Starwood.

Segments From this episode

I've Always Wondered ...

Ever wonder how coupons work?

by Annie Baxter

Mar 28, 2016

2.4 billion paper coupons were redeemed last year alone.

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The U.S. trade deficit: is it as simple as Trump says?

by Lizzie O'Leary

Mar 28, 2016

Republican front runner says it's all about winners and losers. But is it?

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Sephora teams up with iconic black hair brand

by Marketplace Contributor

Mar 28, 2016

Madam C.J. Walker's legendary hair line is being relaunched for the 21st century.

Madam CJ Walker products displayed at Sephora.

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Consumers keep a tight hold on their wallets

by Mark Garrison

Mar 28, 2016

According to new numbers, spending is down, but savings are up. That's a mixed bag for the U.S. economy.

According to the Department of Commerce, consumer spending barely budged in February.

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Brussels' economy is rebounding after terrorist attacks

by Lizzie O'Leary

Mar 28, 2016

BBC reporter Dan Johnson says restaurants and bars in the Belgian capital sit empty.

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Loyal customers part of the price for Starwood Hotels

by Amy Scott

Mar 28, 2016

In the bidding war for the hotel and resort company, loyalty counts

An employee of a Marriott hotel in midtown Manhattan moves guests bags on March 21, 2016 in New York City.;

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Final Note

Is the gig economy really just the Uber economy?

by Lizzie O'Leary

Mar 28, 2016

Economist say Uber drivers are the largest part of this industry's workforce.

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Our latest “I’ve Always Wondered” series installment: how coupons work; the story of a iconic black hair brand; and Marriott and Anbang continue to battle it out over Starwood.