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Retailers hope to get into your wallets sooner
Black Friday is not just a single day anymore, and neither is Cyber Monday. Retailers are rolling out promotions earlier.
Retailers hope customer service trumps technologies
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As more and more consumers use smartphones and apps to find the best deals, brick and mortar retailers are ramping up customer service and expertise to gain an edge.
Recession meanz Heinz
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Squeezed by rising commodities prices and falling demand in the U.S., Heinz is responding by appealing to cost-conscious consumers
Job searches, style changes drive apparel sales
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Apparel sales are up, and this time it's men who are buying more. Retailers say the need to dress for job searches are driving men to shop more.
Retail analysts say consumers are dipping into savings
NPD Group analyst Marshall Cohen says if debt deal isn't reached, consumers could pull back because of "distractions." But consumers will shop early — and online.
The future of USPS, delivered by UPS
The CEO of UPS, Scott Davis, talks about the troubles of the U.S. Postal Service, and how it and the rest of economy is affecting the shipping business.
Economists say consumers will start spending
The Marketplace Daily Pulse is up today. The U.S. consumer – that beaten-down, bedraggled, hopeless character – seems to be getting a shot of opt…
Thursday is the new black
Walmart moved Black Friday up to Thursday night. Some dedicated shoppers must now choose between Thanksgiving dinner and bargain hunting.
Retailers introduce interactive ‘shopping walls’
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Stores like Sears and Wal-Mart are debuting walls where shoppers can scan QR codes and make purchases with their phones.
The 10 Most Shopaholic Cities
With signs consumer spending is making a bit of a rebound, the website called Bundle did a little analysis. Which U.S. cities are the biggest fo…

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