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Much like , competition for seasonal work is proving to be exceptionally brutal this holiday season. A recent survey of more than 1,000 hiring managers revealed that employers plan to hire more than 40 percent fewer seasonal employees this year than they did in 2007. Complete Story...
Department store operator Stage Stores Inc. said Thursday it posted a smaller third-quarter loss, as cutting costs and managing inventory improved its bottom line.
Shares of clothing retailer Bebe Stores Inc. tumbled 8 percent Friday, after it posted a quarterly loss on sharply lower sales.
Clothing retailer Bebe Stores Inc. said it posted a loss for its fiscal first quarter as its sales plummeted.
Grocery store chain Spartan Stores Inc. said Wednesday that quarterly profit fell as gas prices fell and consumers bought more private-label products to cope with the tough economy.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Friday it will offer discounts on apples and apple products on four days in October and promote locally grown apples.
Shares of the nation's largest department store retailers sagged in trading Thursday after the government and a private group released disappointing manufacturing and jobs reports.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Wednesday it will offer more than 100 toys at $10 during the key holiday season.
Local governments are choosing to accept the social challenges of alcohol consumption to generate tax revenue. Dry areas are going wet, and others are approving Sunday sales and sales in grocery and convenience stores.
Blockbuster Inc. may close as many as 960 stores by the end of next year, shedding more dead weight as the struggling video rental chain tries to reverse its losses and fend off rapidly growing rivals Netflix Inc. and Redbox.
Toys R Us plans to open nearly 350 pop-up stores in malls and inside Babies R Us stores by early October to drive sales during the crucial holiday season.
Packaged food companies benefit from their products being stocked at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., in addition to traditional grocery stores, an analyst said Wednesday.
Starbucks Corp. is closing 27 fewer cafes than planned after they proved more profitable than thought.
Summary of how August sales at established stores of drug chains compared with sales in August 2008.
Summary of comparisons of August sales at established department stores against August 2008.
Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday upgraded its rating on Jo-Ann Stores Inc. as the retailer has improved its operating performance and financial picture.
Upscale grocery stores that were scheduled to close two days last week for inventory remained shuttered Monday — sparking rumors of food shortages because of the country's dire economic situation.
Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday it is planning to open its first two retail stores in Arizona and California this fall.
Microsoft Corp.'s chief operating officer says the software maker is planning to open retail stores "right next door to Apple" in the fall.
Spartan Stores Inc. is launching a campaign aimed at promoting Michigan pride.
A raging fire has wiped out a strip of nine Long Island stores and threatened an apartment building before being brought under control by 16 local fire departments.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Thursday that sales of Easter merchandise and higher traffic helped April same-store sales rise 5 percent, ahead of expectations.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board exhibited poor judgment but did not break the law in awarding a $174,000 training contract to a company headed by the husband of one of the agency's managers, the state auditor general said Wednesday.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Thursday U.S. same-store sales rose 1.4 percent in March as consumers continued to hunt for bargains, but the results missed Wall Street expectations, partly because of a shift in the Easter holiday and a stronger dollar.
While her husband talked about his steady Air Force paycheck, Diana Carson recently strolled through a food pantry on this sprawling base, plucking a can of green beans, a few jars of baby food and a box of instant mashed potatoes from the shelves.
iPhone goes on sale in China | Phones | iPhone Central | MacworldAt long last, citizens of the world's most populous country can buy iPhones on their own shores, as the device went on sale in China over the weekend.
These boots are made for......walkin'.....ahh HUH?How do these doors stay open, and the grocery markets are closing? What's wrong with this pictrure?
'Illegal Alien' Halloween Costume Sparks IreA Southern California immigrant rights group on Friday asked Target stores and a costume company to stop selling an "illegal alien" Halloween costume it said is offensive to immigrants.
Bar Code: Its Origins, Why It's on Google & What's NextThe now inescapable bar code celebrates its 57th anniversary Wednesday—a milestone unmissed by Google, which replaced its home page logo with a bar code "doodle" that translates to "Google." Now used to track just about anything bought and sold in many countries, the standard …
Toys R Us to Open Temporary Stores as Retail Battle EscalatesThe battle for holiday sales is about to erupt in the toy aisle.
Microsoft will open stores in Arizona, CaliforniaMicrosoft plans to open two of its first retail locations in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mission Viejo, Calif., CNET News has learned. The software maker confirmed on Tuesday that it has signed leases in both spots as part of an effort to launch its first retail outlets this fall.
In Manhattan, an Increase in Vacant Stores, With More to Come Among the marks of Manhattan's prosperity in recent years were the thousands of restaurants and shops that opened to meet an ever-growing demand.
I found it... And you thought there was no such place, huh???? You will all be so pleased to receive this...... How many times have we been 'up there without one!' My work is done. A coworker sent this to me, who knew she had such a sense of humor?
Music stores hope for sound futureWith the aid of a computer and a credit card, it is easy to buy almost any piece of music that has ever been released.
Local Restaurants On Scam AlertThe Jacksonville Sheriff's Office wants local business owners to be on alert. JSO has noticed a trend where businesses in the community are falling victim to a scam. A majority of the businesses are restaurants.
New lead rules may be toxic to thrift storesAs Marilyn Seitz helps customers find just the right size, she wonders how much longer before she's forced to close her doors. Seitz is worried her business may become an unintended casualty of an attempt to protect children.
Suspect's Eye, Voice Help Bust Robbery SpreeBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Police in south Brevard County believe they've ended a crime spree. They arrested two men Tuesday accused of robbing eight businesses at gunpoint. It was one man's glazed-over eye and the voice of another that ultimately led to their capture.
Neiman Marcus sales drop 25.8 percent, company looks for Q2 lossNeiman Marcus said Tuesday its same-store sales declined 25.8 percent in January, and the Dallas-based luxury retailer expects to report a loss in its fiscal second quarter. Weak sales cut across all geographic areas and merchandise categories.
10 Things That People Are Still BuyingFrom Wal-Mart to Saks Fifth Avenue, retailers are so desperate to rid themselves of inventory that they're marking down some merchandise by 90%.
More snack foods join massive recallExcerpt: The company that sells Little Debbie snacks has announced a recall of peanut butter crackers because of a potential link to a deadly salmonella outbreak.
End of an era: Circuit City to close *all* its storesWe hardly knew you, Circuit City, but word today is that you'll be completely liquidated. You will be missed, sorta.
Circuit City to Close and Liquidate Remaining 567 US Stores, 30,000 employeesCircuit City Stores Inc., the nation's second-biggest consumer electronics retailer, said Friday it had run out of options and will be forced to liquidate its 567 U.S. stores. The closures could send another 30,000 people into the ranks of the unemployed.
Macy's will shutter 11 stores in 9 statesDepartment-store operator Macy's Inc. said Thursday it will close 11 underperforming stores in nine states — affecting 960 employees — and lowered its forecast for the fourth quarter after one of the weakest holiday seasons in years.
Piggy banks fly off shelves in freshly frugal U.S.WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recession-wary Americans embraced the virtues of thrift this Christmas, with stores reporting a clear rise in the popularity of piggy banks.
Daily Express | UK News :: Hundreds of jobs at risk as yet another High Street store goes bustIt's been a year of surprises commencing with the news about one of our most well known high street store, where many remember going as children to buy sweets, is closing its 350 shops. Very surprising...
For Eateries, Oatmeal Is HotterExcerpt: The smoothie chain Jamba Juice plans to add oatmeal to the menu at its Chicago locations Thursday, the latest sign of how restaurants are trying to give the old-fashioned breakfast food an upscale makeover.
Stores with the Biggest After Christmas BargainsThis holiday season has been ripe with sales, but the biggest of all will come Dec. 26.
Recession Woes Lead To Holiday Shoplifting SpikeNEW YORK (CBS) -- The bad economy has been particularly hard on retailers, but now they are getting hit again -- this time by shoplifters. There has been a shoplifting surge across the country.
Treasure Trove Of Hidden Nuts Leads To $242 TowDEMOTTE, Ind. (AP) -- Aw, nuts. That's likely what Hope Wideup thought when her car's turn signal and windshield wipers wouldn't work. It's also what she found later when she opened the hood.
The Man's Guide to Last Minute Holiday ShoppingTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec.
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