A conservative TV watchdog group wants consumers to consider patronizing companies that advertise on family-friendly television shows this shopping season, rather than those that buy commercials on racier programs, but price is…
Initial jobless claims fell to the lowest level since July 2008 last week, dropping 34,000 to 407,000 in the week ending Nov. 20, the Department of Labor said Wednesday.
The figures were sharply lower than economists’ forecast of 435,000.
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Asics Corp. (ASCCF) plans to start selling cheaper shoes in a bid to boost its sales.
Asics will start selling shoes with a recommended retail price of about $60. Previously, it sold running shoes priced between $75 and $125, leaving the lower end of…
Strong sales at home and abroad helped the high-end jeweler post a 27% increase in net earnings in the third quarter, with some analysts predicting a return to luxury shopping this holiday season.
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Despite continued high unemployment rates and other economic concerns, Internet spending this holiday season is expected to rise a whopping 11%.
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