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September 12, 2011
Ban on Paper Bags and Plastic Bags
A new L.A. city proposal aims to ban the use of paper bags in markets and retail stores. People have become accustomed to the ban on plastic bags spreading... |
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July 1, 2011
L.A. Ban on Plastic Bags
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ban on the use of plastic shopping bags in stores is now in effect. As of July 1, 2011, the large scale Los Angeles stores... |
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June 15, 2011
The Power of Shopping Baskets
Plastic shopping baskets provide a myriad of uses, with decorative flair being one of them. Some retail store owners fail to capitalize on all that the plastic shopping baskets present... |
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June 1, 2011
A.R.E. Awards Take Note of Store Fixtures
Las Vegas hosted the 2010 A.R.E. Sustainability Awards and honored retailers for achieving outstanding green building designs. It's the second year... |
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May 18, 2011
Seniors Seek Retail Store Jobs
Seniors are graduating next month from high school and college, either looking for temporary retail store jobs, or for a permanent spot. Job-hunting typically rises... |
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April 15, 2011
Store Supplies Warehouse Focus on Women
Although, Home Depot is touted as being the second-largest retailer in the country, with Wal-Mart in first, the American home improvement giant has, in recent years, been faced with... |
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December 15, 2010
Going Green Goes International
The going green cause has hit new heights. The largest German multinational shoe company, Puma, has just joined the environmental phenomenon. Introducing... |
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November 29, 2010
Cyber Monday Calls
Online sales could skyrocket today. The convenience and great prices offered by Cyber Monday attract Internet shoppers worldwide. With $900 million... |
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November 17, 2010
L.A. Plastic Bag Ban Passes
Los Angeles County Supervisors passed a ban on plastic shopping bags in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles. An estimated 1 million people... |
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November 15, 2010
Ban on Plastic Bags Vote
Los Angeles County is projected to vote on a ban on plastic shopping bags tomorrow. The County supervisors are entertaining proposed legislation for the ban on plastic... |
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November 8, 2010
The Flipside of AB1998
Although, the AB1998 ban on plastic bag legislation failed in California this past August, many environmentally conscious consumers continue to fight... |
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July 23, 2010
Fred Meyers to Ban Plastic Bags
Fred Meyer’s the largest local Portland, Oregon market chain has implemented a ban on the use of plastic bags in all ten retail stores, starting August... |
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June 24, 2010
Not Just Parabens Anymore: Phthalates
Parabens have been on the minds of consumers for some time now, but their sneaky counterpart phthalates have remained hidden under the radar... |
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June 1, 2010
Online Stories for Barnes & Noble
What an online treat for children ages two through six. The Barnes & Noble Bookstore chain has just announced a brand new type of story time online... |
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May 24, 2010
Gains in Consumer Confidence
The Consumer Confidence Index marked a definite increase during the third quarter. May proved to be a positive month for consumer trends... |
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May 17, 2010
Japan Sets Organic Label Guidelines
The Japanese government has established a strict set of guidelines set to effectively label organic cotton products. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan... |
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May 10, 2010
Grocery Store First for Oxford
Seems impossible, but in the quaint little town of Oxford, Connecticut there hasn't been a grocery store for over 30 years. The privately owned... |
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May 3, 2010
Green Award for Kohl's
Kohl's Department Stores received the inaugural Gold Edison Green Award in New York City. The April 29th award signifies retailer's commitment... |
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April 19, 2010
Retailers Hit High Mark
According to the Commerce Department, 2010 retail sales across the board grew 1.6% for the month of March. The biggest rewards go to Hot Topic's, clothing retailer... |
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April 5, 2010
Strong March Results for JCPenney
JCPenney's five-week comparable store sales report card shows a 5.4 percent increase, which ended April 3, 2010. The increase is worth noting... |
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March 8, 2010
New White Shoes for Target
With an impressive 2010 Winter Olympic run under his belt, and a profitable Target clothing line now available, look for Shaun White to expand his retail image...
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March 1, 2010
Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC to feature TSI Reusable Bags
Look for our custom reusable bags to hit the Jimmy Kimmel Live After the Oscars Show. TSI custom reusable bags will be featured during the giveaway portion of the late night talk show. Coming in black...
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February 26, 2010
Custom Reusable Earth Day Bag Crusade
In honor of the upcoming Earth Day many retailers are touting a "Bag Free" or "Bag Fee" strategy. Washington DC has really taken this matter...
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February 22, 2010
Green Goal for Office Depot
Look for Office Depot to go green in the coming months. The company plans to partner with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... |
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February 15, 2010
Best Buy Makes School Music News
The Minneapolis-based Best Buy Corporation has announced a partnership with the Grammy Foundation to bow the "Be The Next" initiative aimed at establishing... |
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February 8, 2010
Staples and Students Go Eco-Friendly
Staples has come up with an eco-friendly challenge for technology students across the nation. The Staples Global EcoEasy Challenge is a competition... |
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February 1, 2010
Retailer Meets Facebook
Target has found a way to incorporate the global success of Facebook and bring money to life changing charities. Kids in Need Foundation, St. Jude Children's Research... |
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January 25, 2010
Walmart Lends Tax Help
The Walmart Foundation has partnered with United Way Worldwide, One Economy Corporation, and National Disability Institute to offer free tax preparation... |
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January 18, 2010
Armstrong and Radio Shack Unite for Haiti
The Haiti earthquake has taken a devastating toll on the already poor Port Au Prince. With the number of deaths escalating by the day, and survivors suffering... |
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January 11, 2010
Target Adds Installation Service
The Minneapolis-based Target just announced the expansion of it's installation services. The unveiling of the new television delivery and installation service will begin... |
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January 4, 2010
Walmart's 2010 Savings Plan
Get ready for a big Walmart move this year. The Financial TImes has reported that Walmart plans to buy factory direct at higher rate than ever before. The retailer... |
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December 28, 2009
Holiday Shopping Brighter than Expected
United State's 2009 holiday shopping season ends with modest gains. Compared to the 2008 holiday time, this year's retailers fared well, considering the current... |
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December 21, 2009
Organic Consumers Stay True
Despite the economy, numbers show that the organic food and drink industry has remained strong. Nearly 40% of those surveyed by the market research... |
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December 7, 2009
Apple Leans on Retailers
The year 2010 should prove to be a good year for Apple. The Mac giant plans to open up to 50 new retail stores in the coming year. The bulk of the retail stores... |
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November 9, 2009
Cree Lighting for Walmart
Walmart has signed a deal with Cree Inc. to provide LED lighting throughout 650 stores. Cree signature lamps are powered by light emitting diodes (LED's)... |
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November 2, 2009
Retailers Jockey for Position
Consumers won't reap the same rewards as the last holiday season. Retailers will still offer discounts, but not at the same 50 to 70 percent off... |
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October 26, 2009
Retailers Look to Facebook and Twitter
The holidays are fast approaching and retailers are on a mission to increase sales from last year. National Retail Federation recorded that nearly half of all retail store... |
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October 19, 2009
Target's Nickel Per Reusable Bag
Minneapolis-based Target plans to provide a money-back incentive for reusable bag users. Target is prepared to apply a 5 cent discount for every reusable bag... |
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October 12, 2009
Children's Place Rises
September turned out well for the Children's Place retailer. Their same store sales increased to 3.8%, with a comparable sales growth rate of 4%. Store promotions... |
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October 5, 2009
Some Retailers See September Gains
It was the mid-sized retailers that experienced a rise in the month of September. Retail sales increased by 0.1 percent, creating the best scenario... |
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September 27, 2009
Dallas Retail Space Escalates
Fort Worth Dallas is standing strong on the retail front. They are projected to add 5.5 million square feet of retail space... |
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September 21, 2009
Retail Numbers Continue to Rise
August retail numbers escalated, unexpectedly. The Commerce Department recorded a 2.7 percent increase last month, surpassing the projected... |
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September 14, 2009
Mall Styles Changing with Economy
The current economy is bringing in new retailers to malls everywhere - the locals. Due to retail store vacancies, local merchants have the opportunity to take the open spots... |
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September 7, 2009
Big Lots Gives Video Games a Whirl
Big Lots Inc. is trying out the video game industry. The Columbus Big Lots retailer embarked on a new video game mission and this year's test results... |
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August 31, 2009
Guess? Inc. Announces Q2 Increase
As of August 26th Guess? Inc. reported impressive financial results. The second quarter of the 2009 fiscal year, Guess? recorded earnings... |
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August 24, 2009
New Real Estate Executive for Wet Seal
Nick Dialynas will take over as the vice president of real estate for Wet Seal Inc., later this month. Coming from senior director experiences... |
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August 17, 2009
Bloomingdale's Movie Mix
Starting August 27th, the Bloomingdale's retail chain plans to start a brand new promotion to include 35,000 ticket giveaways from major motion picture... |
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August 10, 2009
Target Seeks Control Over Web
The ever-popular Target retailer is branching out. Breaking from Amazon, Target plans to launch its own web endeavor. Prior to the 2011... |
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August 3, 2009
Middle East Signs Williams-Sonoma Deal
M.H. Alshaya Corporations has just finalized a deal with the Middle East. The Williams-Sonoma deal includes plans to open Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids... |
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July 27, 2009
Prototype Stores Set to Open
Pennsylvania will soon see a brand new type of store. Christopher & Banks Corporation plans to open a diversified store that will appeal to all types of women. The Christopher & Banks retailer... |
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July 20, 2009
New Retailers on the Way to Prime Time
Between San Antonio and Austin, Texas Prime Outlets are set to sign on five new retailers to their malls. The Prime Outlets have acquired more square footage... |
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July 13, 2009
Retail Back-to-School Coming Soon
September is near and the back-to-school retail traffic is just around the corner. The future of retail could be a story soon to be told by the summer retail school supply numbers. Retailers... |
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July 6, 2009
Hardware Store Gets Surprise Owners
Jeff Pfeil and Deane Pfeil are set to open their first hardware store in Troy, New York, later this summer. What makes these owners stand out is their commercial real estate industry... |
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June 29, 2009
FedEx Joining OfficeMax
OfficeMax Inc. has joined forces with FedEx Corp. to provide shipping services to more than 900 locations across the United States. This new deal is projected... |
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June 22, 2009
Geiger Finds Nine West
A new partnership is in the works between the Nine West giant and Kurt Geiger. Nine West has been selling well in the UK and Ireland... |
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June 15, 2009
Harvey Nichols Collection Goes Online
High-fashion guru, Harvey Nichols has decided to take the leap into the fashion arena, with a line of mainstream brand clothes. Chief executive Joseph Wan... |
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June 11, 2009
June Rise in Retail Stocks
This afternoon Wall Street showed some signs of retail sales encouragement. By the end of trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up... |
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May 28, 2009
Nordstrom Reports Gains
Nordstrom shows impressive retail numbers. Down from last year’s 54 cents per share, Nordstrom still beat expert guesses and marked profits... |
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May 21, 2009
Q1 for Target Higher Than Expected
The Target Corporation’s first quarter marks are in and better than anticipated. In fact the retail giant’s total revenue registered at $14.83 billion for the first quarter... |
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May 12, 2009
Target to Add 100 More Grocery Sections
By the end of this year, Target plans to stock shelves of 100 more general merchandise stores with fresh produce and groceries. The chain first tested the grocery store additions... |
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May 6, 2009
Wal-mart Exec Moves to Supervalu
Supervalu Inc. announced a change in leadership today. They have selected former Wal-mart executive, Craig Herkkert, to lead as their next CEO. Herkert served... |
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April 22, 2009
Lens Crafters Takes New Approach
The largest optical chain in the nation has adopted a new way of thinking. Lens Crafters has launched a brand new advertising campaign based on... |
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April 15, 2009
IHOP Looks to Join Target in DC USA
International House of Pancakes has set its sights on Washington DC in the Columbia Heights district. The Glendale, California based company plans... |
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April 3, 2009
Big Lots is Moving Up
Don’t look for Big Lots in strictly discount neighborhoods anymore. The Columbus-based retailer will set up shop in a prime location shortly. After Linen’s ‘n Things... |
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March 27, 2009
Tenants Hold the Keys
As retailers close their doors, landlords and brokers seek replacement shops as soon as possible. Prospective tenants are leading the way... |
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March 18, 2009
Prices Set to Rise
Due to the recession, product prices are bound to rise. According to retail researchers, the industry has no way for prices to go but up. It seems almost counterproductive to charge more... |
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March 13, 2009
Woolworth’s Finds Worth in Africa
The Woolworth’s chain may have vanished from America, but what a mark the retailer is making in other parts of the world. Under the direction of Andrew Jennings, today... |
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March 6, 2009
Ted Baker Executive Predicts Retail Comeback
Ray Kelvin, the Ted Baker Chief Executive, has made plans to continue United States store expansion. The retailer admits to a troubling economic downturn, but foresees... |
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February 25, 2009
Habitat Gets $20 Million from Lowe’s
Lowe’s Inc. has just signed a five-year $20 million pledge to the Habitat for Humanity International Foundation. Throughout the 2008 year, Lowe’s generously contributed to the building... |
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February 20, 2009
Nordstrom Rack Takes Front and Center
The Seattle based Nordstrom Corporation has plans to open 10 new discount Rack stores. Ten out of the thirteen projected new stores will be discount outlets. The initial plans of launching... |
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February 12, 2009
January Retail Gets Surprising Start
Retail sales figures were released today and revealed uplifting results. With all of the doom and gloom talk and the whispers of economic recession, retail sales were expected to tank, but January2009 sales actually went up... |
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February 5, 2009
Silver Lining for Some Retailers
Wal-Mart produced an impressive increase in sales for January. The unexpected 2.1 percent climb in sales, gives a positive spin on the current economic woes. Strong January sales... |
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January 28, 2009
Retail Space Going for Less
The city of Baltimore experienced a twelve percent drop in rental rates during the 2008 year. Today the average retail space rents for about seventeen dollars per square foot, when just a year ago... |
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January 12, 2009
Mobile Broadband Makes Headway
Mobile broadband is set to leave "fixed" broadband in the dust, by 2012. The stakes are high, and the mobile broadband competitors are making a move. The idea... |
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December 18, 2008
Texas Continues to Thrive
The 2008 economic results are almost here and for at least one state on the map, the news is not all that bad. In fact, during the recent Texas... |
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December 4, 2008
Black Friday Sales Higher Than Expected
The 2008 Black Friday results are in, with a surprisingly strong showing. Wal-Mart aside, most retailers reported a positive start to this holiday season... |
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November 18, 2008
Here Comes Black Friday
Thanksgiving weekend is approaching fast and the retail projections for Black Friday get a mixed review. Retailer and consumer surveys indicate an overall spending decline, an online shopping increase... |
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October 3, 2008
Global Retail
The current economic trends have shifted the goals of retail outlets. Merchants are now being called on to expand internationally. The United States... |
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September 25, 2008
Retailers Urge Congress to Make a Move
Yesterday, the National Retail Federation pleaded with congress to get involved and make a decision regarding the nation's financial... |
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September 9, 2009
Retail Properties Offer Low Rentals
Cincinnati, Ohio is offering retail landlords reduced rental rates. The current market down trend has many property owners creating attractive rental agreements... |
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September 5, 2008
East Bay Gets Nordstrom Rack
Nordstrom Rack is the popular lower-end branch of Nordstrom Inc. and for the first time in 20 years, the company will place a new Nordstrom Rack in the East Bay... |
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August 30, 2008
Retailers Get Ready for Gustav
Natural disasters can take away your credit card, debit card, telephone and Internet access all at once. Retailers are taking a different approach this time with Hurricane Gustav... |
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August 15, 2008
Singapore: Bring Your Own Bag Day
Singapore promotes a “Bring Your Own Bag Day” and 70% of shoppers participate. For two months, 215 Singapore stores... |
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August 13, 2008
Stores Charge for Plastic Bags
Many grocery stores across the nation have completely banned the use of plastic bags. The city of Seattle has introduced an environmentally friendly... |
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August 11, 2008
Baby Gap Goes Home
The San Francisco based retailer, Gap Inc. has come up with a brand new collection of home products. BabyGap Home... |
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August 6, 2008
CVS Offers Free Gifts
CVS/pharmacy is touting their new “see what’s free in-store” promotion. To reward loyal customers, this month CVS stores are offering free gifts... |
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August 4, 2008
Retail Stores Mix with Assisted Living
The city of Chelsea, Alabama plans to construct an assisted living facility with a twist. The new proposal includes multiple housing dwellings for the elderly, retail stores... |
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August 1, 2008
Nike’s Own 10K Race
Nike will hold a 10K race August 31. Being billed “The Human Race,” Nike plans to donate the proceeds to one of three charities... |
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July 26, 2008
Abercrombie & Fitch CFO Takes New Job
Michael Kramer, the Abercrombie & Fitch chief finance officer, has plans to leave the popular clothing company. Kramer has accepted a new job... |
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July 25, 2008
New Use for Old Computers
Don’t throw away that old computer just yet. Public awareness of the environment has dramatically increased electronic recycling... |
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July 22, 2008
Thrift Stores Thriving
With gas and grocery prices rising and many retailers feeling the pinch, thrift stores are benefiting... |
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July 21, 2008
Pepsi Rises
Pepsi America Inc. experienced a 16% increase in second quarter profits. The European sales have boosted... |
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July 17, 2008
Starbucks Down 600 Stores
July 1st marked the day that Starbucks announced plans to close 600 stores. The list contained 88 stores in California alone... |
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July 15, 2008
Vertical Introduces Green Products
Vertical Branding Incorporated has come out of the blocks strong. The company unveiled an impressive line of eco-friendly products developed with the green conscious consumer... |
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July 12, 2008
Good News for Goodwill
Goodwill stores are seeing a definite increase in sales. With ever- rising gas and food prices, consumers are looking for a price break on their wardrobes. Goodwill stores around the country... |
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July 11, 2008
The Outdoor Mall Appeal
Colorado has tapped into the popular outdoor shopping center arena. The new retail train of thought is that the outdoor type of shopping environment... |
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May 30, 2008
Viacom Versus YouTube
Viacom has a $1 billion lawsuit against YouTube. The parent company of Google has infringed on more than 160,000 copyrighted... |
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May 21, 2008
MOD Joins DEG
MOD Systems joined Digital Entertainment Group with plans to tap into the rising DVD software kiosk...
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May 15, 2008
P.S. I Love You Tops the Charts
P.S. I Love You not only topped the rental and sales charts, but also bumped its major competition. 27 Dresses... |
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May 14, 2008
iTunes Meets HBO
Your favorite HBO programs just got easier to see. Apple announced yesterday... |
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May 7, 2008
Old Horror Movies With a New Twist
It's a dream come true for Nightmare on Elm Street fans. New Line Entertainment is set to release the ever popular Nightmare on Elm Street movie on DVD this summer. |
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November 2, 2007
Google Online Video Store
The web giant, Google, plans to begin selling videos online. This will offer people the opportunity to buy television shows...
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June 4, 2007
Official Start
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September 12, 2011
Ban on Paper Bags and Plastic Bags
A new L.A. city proposal aims to ban the use of paper bags in markets and retail stores. People have become accustomed to the ban on plastic bags spreading... |
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July 1, 2011
L.A. Ban on Plastic Bags
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ban on the use of plastic shopping bags in stores is now in effect. As of July 1, 2011, the large scale Los Angeles stores... |
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June 15, 2011
The Power of Shopping Baskets
Plastic shopping baskets provide a myriad of uses, with decorative flair being one of them. Some retail store owners fail to capitalize on all that the plastic shopping baskets present... |
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