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Challenges to output a "mixed blessing," says steel company chief

by Kai Ryssdal and Alli Fam
Nov 13, 2020
With COVID and trade barriers limiting supply, her inventory is worth more but replacing it isn't simple.
Lisa Goldenberg welcomes increased demand for vehicles and household appliances but has grappled with supply and price trends.
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J.C. Penney's return to appliances may be paying off

by Annie Baxter
Aug 9, 2016
The company's offering deep discounts and attractive financing to woo customers.
An appliance showroom in J.C. Penney at the Ingram Park Mall in San Antonio, Texas. 
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J.C. Penney is set to enter the appliance business

by Nova Safo
Feb 17, 2016
To boost sales, stores are targeting the 'modern American mom.'
To boost sales, J.C. Penney is targeting the "modern American mom."
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GE stuck with appliances, but still transcends them

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Dec 7, 2015
General Electric fails to rid itself of appliance products.
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A low-energy solution for drying clothes faster

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 29, 2015
Scientists and industry are using sonic vibes to improve the humble appliance.
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Tech IRL: A smart way to stay cool

by Lizzie O'Leary
Aug 29, 2014
This week, a new app promises to control the air conditioning remotely.
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To convert to gas or electric?

by Scott Tong
Jul 20, 2012
A faster-cooking kitchen range is the incentive for one family to switch to natural gas. But if you hope to save money, that's just the start.
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Sears to close dozens of stores in U.S.

by Steve Chiotakis
Dec 27, 2011
A good holiday shopping season for most retailers wasn't enough to help ailing Sears, which will close around 100 stores in the coming months.
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Appliances rebate program a hit

by Daryl Paranada
Apr 19, 2010
U.S. consumers are quickly snatching up government rebates for energy-efficient appliances....
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