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British consumer confidence hits record low, BRC finds
UK retailers are in a panic as study after study shows that consumers are going to be hoarding their cash for some time. A drop in consumer spending power, a bad job market and general economic malaise have contributed to a general belt-tightening in the public mood....Drink UP! German Milk Delivery Strike Ends, Prices Raised
Once again, the local unions have won, and the retailers will raise their prices. As if 50% income taxes, and inflation wasn't bad enough here we go again....."Published: 5 Jun 08 16:54 CETOnline:...
Prices drive Zambo poor to begging
Mindanao, the southernmost of the three main Philippine islands, reels from the highest food costs (especially rice) in the country--driven mostly by greed and speculation--this, despite the island's nutrient rich...
created by jayr_patron | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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378 views | 27 recommendations | 6 comments
California Customs and Border Protection Officers Seize $22 Million in Counte...
US Customs and Border Patrol"California Customs and Border Protection Officers Seize $22 Million in Counterfeit Imported Merchandise (Tuesday, May 20, 2008) contacts for this news releaseOakland, Calif. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the seizure of...Amazon.com Cuts Price of Kindle e-Book Reader
I don't know about you, but 40 bucks off a Kindle isn't enough to convince me to buy one. I'll still happily haul my beat-up hardcovers and dog-eared paperbacks around in boxes, if only to be able to read them...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Steepest dip in U.S. retail quarterly profits in nine years
Retail spending is a key indicator of consumer psychology. And US consumers are not scoring very well according to latest reports."After slashing inventory and cutting expenses, the retail industry is still...
created by cynthia yoo | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Best Buy enters Europe with Carphone retail deal
Best Buy, the world's biggest electronics retailer, is set to take on Europe. They are paying $2.1 billion for half of Britain's Carphone Warehouse chain to break into the European consumer market."The deal...RFID Clothing Tags Would Not Be Private Labels
Imagine a time in the near future when you enter a mall for a day of shopping. As you enter that mall, a tiny RFID scanner near the entrance captures the pulse from the hidden RFID tag sewn into the jacket...RIAA: Vinyl Is Back!
Frank Smith is always worth reading. Today he picked up an interesting tidbit on the state of the music business."In the U.S. shipments of CDs were down 17.5 percent in 2007, while digital formats (such as...Wal-Marts reconsidered
I think this is an interesting article because it shows some of the less-often-considered issues concerning the Wal-Mart debate. It's not a fashionable point of view, but Wal-Marts are often welcomed by those who... Tougher times yet for high street and UK Plc
Only too true, pain to come. Record Store Day highlights the struggling nature of the business
CBC Radio 3 listeners have selected their No. 1 independent record store in Canada - Meow Records of Prince George BC emerged victorious earlier today.However, this day also highlights how most music shops are... Harley-Davidson to Cut More Than 700 Jobs
Harley-Davidson announced today they will be reducing their motorcycle production, and cutting more than 700 jobs over the next several months." U.S. retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were down 12.8...
created by poolparty | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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1713 views | 12 recommendations | 14 comments
The Reason We Are Moving to Austin
"Patagonia to Lead Congress Avenue Comeback April 10, 2008 20:58 Filed in: News Congress Avenue was always meant to be the heart of Austin. Over the last 40 years, it's destiny as a ...Topshop Voted Top Fashion Shop on High Street
Like H&M, Topshop has done a great job of producing 'cheap-chic' clothes and finding great brands and boutiques to partner with -- Kate Moss, Preen, Emma Cook, Opening Ceremony, Colette, and Barneys, to name a...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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