Retailers report higher Black Friday sales; Retail watchers await definitive ShopperTrak data
Early indicators of Black Friday sales promising NY officials urge shoppers to compare deals, be aware of fine print during holiday buying
NY officials: Shop smart, be aware of fine print North Dakota Retail Association expects holiday sales to be up, bucking national trend
ND retail group expects holiday sales to rise A look at 3 return policies, and their fine print
A look at 3 return policies, and their fine print SC offering shoppers a 48-hour sales tax break on guns called ‘Second Amendment Weekend’
SC offering shoppers tax-free weekend on guns Fry’s readies for possible walkout by union members; advertises for strike replacements
Fry’s, Safeway prepping for possible strike Baltimore mayor faces trial for stealing gift cards; case could end her political career
Victoria’s Secret seeking boost from new bra it calls ‘Miraculous’ this holiday season
Holiday Shopping Notebook: Victoria’s Secret bra October sales offer relief to merchants as shoppers ease up; tough economy still a drag
October sales offer relief to merchants NEW YORK — October’s retail sales results, the best performance since April 2008, show that Americans are spending a little more. But will they be willing to pay full price this holiday season? Shoppers and small businesses planning to spend less on gifts this holiday season
Shoppers, small businesses planning to spend less Presentless Christmas brings more time with family and fewer holiday bills
Survey suggests holiday shopping in 9-state Midwest region to slump 1.6 percent from last year
Survey: Midwest holiday sales slump expected Stores focus on traditional in displays and offerings for the holidays
Holiday shopping notebook: Scenes from the malls New Web site promotes French luxury labels in brand-hungry China
New site promotes French luxury labels in China Amazon aims to simplify Web shopping by letting users pay with short phrase, ID number
Amazon hopes to simplify Web shopping _ with words On the Money: Before you give a gift card, understand the fees and pitfalls
When giving gift cards, understand the pitfalls Black Friday deals in October? Sears announces early doorbusters ahead of holiday season
Doorbuster deals now part of Christmas creep Fearing more food shortages, Cubans protest government takeover of farmers markets
Cubans fear more gov’t control of farmers markets Consumer confidence slides in October as more Americans worry about jobs and salaries
Worsening job picture fuels slide in confidence Crude settles above $75 a barrel exactly one year after it last did soNEW YORK — Oil prices on Wednesday rose above $75 a barrel for the first time in a year because of a weak dollar and the belief that the upcoming holiday shopping season will bring more traffic to the roads. With the dollar giving up buying power by the day, crude draws inflation fearing investorsNEW YORK — Oil prices on Wednesday rose above $75 a barrel for the first time in a year because of a weak dollar and belief that the upcoming holiday shopping season will bring more traffic to the roads. Oil jumps to 1-year high above $75 in Asia, breaking out of 5-month trading rangeVIENNA — Oil prices jumped above $75 a barrel Wednesday for the first time in a year on investor optimism crude demand will improve ahead of the Christmas shopping season. Oil jumps to 1-year high above $75 in Asia, breaking 5-month trading rangeSINGAPORE — Oil prices jumped above $75 a barrel Wednesday in Asia for the first time in a year on investor optimism crude demand will improve ahead of the Christmas shopping season. Indian vehicle sales rise 17.1 percent in September on easier credit and holiday buyingMUMBAI, India — India’s auto sales rose 17.1 percent in September from a year earlier to 212,975 vehicles, as holiday buying, easier credit and rising consumer confidence fueled growth in India’s auto sector. Much-changed Moscow still offers some tastes of Soviet eraMOSCOW — Tourists at the souvenir stands on the edge of Red Square smirk and chuckle as they buy T-shirts emblazoned with Lenin’s glowering visage and Soviet propaganda posters. But 20 years ago, the Soviet Union was no joke. Stores report sales are finally improving, but shoppers are holding out for dealsNEW YORK — Americans are finally spending a little more, but they’re playing hard to get. Retail recovery at hand? Stores report September sales gain, breaking 13-month losing streakNEW YORK — The nation’s stores saw their first sales gain in 14 months in September, a sign of life from shoppers that fuels some hope for the holiday shopping season. New jobless claims drop more than expected to 521,000, lowest level since JanuaryWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level since early January, as layoffs eased a bit amid a fledgling economic recovery. Chickens, fresh apples and other local foods can give indigestion to local officialsChickens finally can roost legally in Bozeman, Mont. Luxury brands, unaffected by clunker hangover, could offer best gauge of autumn auto marketNEW YORK — Luxury car sales could offer the most accurate snapshot of a U.S. auto market that languished in September due to fallout from the government’s Cash for Clunkers program. |
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