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Postal Service seeks bids for contract agents Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:47PMThe U.S. Postal Service is looking for businesses in the Phoenix area to serve as agents for its products and services.
Supermarket chains count earthquake damage cost Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:11PMSupermarket chains are counting millions of dollars in damaged stock as they ship in groceries to cover shortages and access lost to distribution centres.Bosses at both Foodstuffs and Progressive Enterprises were yesterday awaiting...
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Texas State apparel sales ranked 74th in Nation Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:57PMMaggie Hagen, pre-radiation therapy sophomore, said she has "about a million" Texas State shirts. And she’s not the only one. Texas State ranked 74th in the Collegiate Licensing Company’s 2009-2010 rankings of merchandising sales. The licensing company represents approximately 200 colleges nationwide, including the University of Texas, the University of Florida, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. read more
Amazon, WalMart pushing ecommerce traffic Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:51PMPeople are creatures of habit, and many are proving it by how they shop online. Walmart, one of the biggest brick and mortar retailers in the world is also pushing a ton of traffic online. In fact, the retail giant is the second most trafficked retail site, after Amazon.com, in the online realm, proving that story loyalty is important online and offline.
Tips for decorating your dorm room Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:48PMOne of the scariest parts of moving to college is the thought of having to live in a small, plain, mundane room.
Retail sales ease the gloom despite mixed picture on the high street Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:28PMA robust performance by footwear and clothing retailers helped UK high streets to register a modest rise in underlying sales in August – but furniture and flooring chains struggled.
Woolies weighs $900m anchor Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:25PMA PLAN by Woolworths to sell a $900 million chunk of its shopping centre portfolio will test the strength of the commercial property market.
Shades of green Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:36PMWhy is it so expensive? This question gets asked repeatedly about ecological products and their derivatives, often angrily. Behind it lurks an attitude that sees ecological products as luxuries, and those who believe in them as wealthy, pampered and wasteful.
Marks & Spencer India plans domestic sourcing to cut costs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:17PMMarks and Spencer Reliance India, a joint venture between Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Retail and UK-based retailer Marks and Spencer, plans to source 70% of the merchandise from within the country over the next two years.
Would I-90 expansion increase safety, economic development? Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:07PMState crash data give some support to the safety argument, but evidence for economic stimulation that six lanes might bring is primarily anecdotal.
Lowe's goes before commissioners next Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:46PMWhether a Lowe's Home Improvement Store can be built in Kill Devil Hills will be considered and perhaps decided by the town's board of commissioners during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. In the meantime, opponents of the project are urging residents to sign an online petition aimed at stopping the project.
Tons Of Walmart Cold Cuts Recalled Due to Bacteria Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:42PMApproximately 380,000 pounds of deli meat products distributed nationwide have been recalled by its New York state producer after learning the meats are potentially contaminated with a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious health problems
Citizens stand up to Lowe's Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:32PMIn a packed meeting room, the Kill Devil Hills Planning Board wrestled for two and half hours with the site plan review for a proposed Lowe's Home Improvement Store to be located along the bypass near the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Chamber responds to Bonner Bridge document Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:32PMThe Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, serving more than 1,000 members in Dare, Currituck and Hyde counties, writes to voice support for the current proposed alternative as the correct means to replace the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, which spans Oregon Inlet in Dare County.
Conn. drivers got summer respite at pumps Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:35AMThe economic downturn and its lingering effects haven’t had many positive impacts on consumers’ wallets, but there has been a silver lining amid the gloom — drivers have largely been spared the summer price spikes at gas pumps that have come to be the norm in recent years.
Got a fistful of Downtown Dollars? Cash them now Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:34AMThe last days of summer are counting down, and so are the final days to redeem Ardmore Downtown Dollars.
Markets for honey open worldwide Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:15AMThe New Zealand Honey company continues to go from strength to strength, picking up another award and securing a large contract with a South Korean retailer and distributor. read more
Shrewsbury Tesco refusal ‘could be a landmark case’ Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:13AMCampaigners fighting plans by Tesco to increase the amount of space it uses for non-grocery goods at its Shrewsbury "Extra" store today said a decision to refuse the application could be a landmark case.
Napa Vintner Lee Urges Fellow Koreans to Swap Soju for California Cabernet Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:22AMLee Hi-Sang , a South Korean businessman who owns Napa Valley’s Dana Estates, didn’t take his first sip of wine until he was in his mid-30s. Since then, he’s sought to ensure other Koreans don’t wait that long.
Bars, restaurants face new taxes with privatization Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:20PMGov. Bob McDonnell is counting on restaurants and bars for millions a year to make up the revenue from the liquor monopoly.
Retail in detail Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:17PMA comparison of August revenue, this year and last, at stores in selected chains that have been open at least a year. The comparison is a key indicator of a retailer's health because it excludes the effects of expansion and stores closing during the year. Most of the chains that release t...
Chavez: government to pay $600 million for stores Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:14PM(AP:CARACAS, Venezuela) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says his government has reached a $600 million deal to pay for a chain of retail stores and supermarkets that were majority owned by a French company.
Retailers: August sales fall short, but not dismal Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:13PMThis year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared - or as last year's...
Discounts spur surprising August retail sales gains Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:13PMNEW YORK -- American shoppers, taking advantage of deep discounts and tax-free holidays, opened up their wallets a little more for back-to-school spending compared with last year, giving some retailers better-than expected gains for August.
AT&T steps up plans to bring service, including iPhones, to N.D. Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:11PMFARGO North Dakota could be getting AT&T service and the opportunity to pick up an iPhone by the end of this year or early in 2011.
News : UW System Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:11PMBy David Brazy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 8:00 p.m. Updated Wednesday, September 1, 2010 8:00:42 p.m. Following the University of Wisconsin’s decision to cut ties with Nike over workers rights concerns early this year, the Board of Regents approved a five-year extension to a major apparel contract with Adidas.
Another outlet for renowned footwear Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:07PMPENANGITES can now indulge in a new footwear shopping experience as renowned UK brand Clarks has unveiled its latest interna-tional franchise store at the ground floor of Queensbay Mall.
California lawsuit settlement to cost Zumiez $2.1 million Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:57PMEverett-based retailer Zumiez said Wednesday it has reached a tentative agreement to settle an employee lawsuit over alleged California wage-and-hour-law violations.
California turns down ban on plastic bags Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:54PMCalifornia lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to ban plastic shopping bags after a contentious debate over whether the state was going too far in trying to regulate personal choice.
Yogurt joints seem to be the latest craze around town Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:25PMBIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Frozen yogurt is hot again. And stores featuring a self-serve concept are opening around the Birmingham area. Lucas Gambino co-owns Tutti Fruitti in Homewood that's been open for about a month. He expects the store to be a success because customers love the self-serve idea.
Comics Weekly Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:25PMPete Kilmer has been in the comics retail industry for ten years as a member of Downtown Comics in Indianapolis. Downtown Comics is one of the Midwest's largest comic retailers with over four locations in Indianapolis. All opinions are his own, and they cannot be bought with free swag.
Retailers set sights on rural consumer market Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:09PMSupply and marketing cooperatives in rural China are one step ahead of foreign and domestic retailers in the race to win China's booming rural consumer market.
New Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker 2011 Introduces More Than 100 Enhancements to Software Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:00AMAncestry.com today announced the release of Ancestry.com Family Tree MakerÂ® 2011, an improved version of the world's No. 1 selling family history software.
The U.S. is scrambling thanks to the biggest salmonella scare in decades Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:56AMArturo Mesa checks on eggs as they are packaged at the end of an egg grading machine at Morning Fresh Farms on Friday east of Platteville. How will recent recalls of more than a half a billion eggs from two states away affect his bottom line?
Go Black With Olympus' All-Black E-P2 Camera Kit and Lenses [Cameras] Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:39AM# cameras As expected , Olympus unwrapped the new all-black E-P2 micro four thirds camera today, along with 40-150mm and 75-300mm lenses. More »
Simmons Furniture Store sits well in third location Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:36AMMonday August 30, 2010 PITTSFIELD -- One of the Berkshire’s oldest furniture companies plans to open a third county location, a
Roman Originals Open New Stores in Cardiff and Northampton Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:30AMRoman Originals continues to grow with the opening of 2 new stores in Cardiff and Northampton. The most recently opened store at the Cardiff Blooms Garden Centre is now successfully trading with the latest new store at Wyevale Garden Centre in Northampton due to open soon.
IES On The Shortlist For Innovation Of The Year Award Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:24AMIES is proud to be among the co-finalists on the shortlist for the CSCMP 2010 Supply Chain Innovation of the Year Award. The case study, titled "Smart Consolidation to Break Speed-Cost Trade-Off's", combines the expertise of importer Bakers Footwear Group, international freight forwarder Transmodal Corporation and transportation software provider IES, Ltd.
Direct Sales Boost Specialty Retail Stocks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:42PMWe expect established direct-to-consumer players like Gap and J.Crew to grow Internet and catalog sa
Avenue You Beauty Store Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:40PMAvenue You Beauty Store/- Inc. Magazine ranks Avenue You Beauty Store No. 3893 on its Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, making Avenue You No. 1 among the top 50 retail businesses in Belmar, NJ.
Leg up for teens in a tough job market Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:19PMGoodwill Industries of the Chesapeake's new program for Baltimore residents up to age 21 is an effort to chip away at the high unemployment rate for young adults. A lack of employment opportunities early on disproportionately impacts low-income families and puts those teens behind in building a resume. Here, interns Kendall Whitfield, left, and Royal Brown joke with each other about their ...
A leg up for teens in a tough job market Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:17PMGoodwill gives high school graduates some hands-on training Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake's new program for Baltimore residents up to age 21 is an effort to chip away at the high unemployment rate for young adults by giving them training and internships to bulk up their resumes. A lack of employment opportunities early on disproportionately impacts low-income families and puts those ...
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Motorcar Parts Invests in Canadian Parts Distributor Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:11PMMotorcar Parts of America, a Torrance company that sells refurbished car alternators and starters, has invested $1.9 million in Fenwick Automotive Products, a manufacturer of steering, brake and clutch components.
Stocks to watch: August 31 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:08PMSouth Canterbury Finance, the country's second-biggest finance company, has until the end of the day to announce a capital injection which would satisfy its trustee, and avoid calling on the government to bail-out distressed investors under the retail deposit guarantee.
Biyani eyes Rs 10,000 cr revenue from foods biz in 4 yrs Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:38AMThe Kishore Biyani-run Future Group is eyeing around Rs 10,000 crore revenue from its food business over the next 3-4 years and a 40 per cent growth this fiscal.
Costco looking for Monticello shops Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:38AMJAMES CITY — Sources say that Costco is scrutinizing Settler’s Market, the largely vacant shopping center on Monticello Avenue, as one of three places to land.
Battle ahead for government in allowing foreign retailers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:31AMForeign investment in multi-brand retail may snowball into another tussle between the Indian government and the opposition in the next few weeks, leaving for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a nifty balancing act to reconcile the vast differences between the supporters and opponents of the move.
13°C - Rather cloudy with only a few clear intervals Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:24AMTHOUSANDS of lottery fans across Britain are being sold tickets that cannot win, we can reveal today. Punters using out-of-date playslips have no chance of winning the Thunderball if any of the numbersfrom 35 to 39 come out of the lottery machine.