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Men's Wearhouse founder George Zimmer doesn't like this way this looks. The shareholder meeting was postponed because Zimmer, who was executive chariman, has been terminated.
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With more cars on the lot this year, the summer auto sale are likely to be back in full force. But not every deal is a steal. Consumers will need to shop wisely.
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When you see that 'sale' sign—20 percent off, 30 percent off, 50 percent off—you assume you're getting a deal, but the sale price may not be a deal at all.
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7-Eleven franchisees are charged with identity theft and money laundering, reports CNBC's Andrea Day. The 7-Eleven owners created a "modern-day plantation system" according to the U.S. Attorney.
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Orchard Supply Hardware Stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with rival retailer Lowe's Companies set to buy the majority of its assets for $205 million in cash.
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Faced with a boycott, Whole Foods has revised its English-only language policy for employees, after two of its workers in New Mexico were reportedly suspended for speaking Spanish.
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As online grocery shopping gains traction, several new start-ups are betting that consumers will be willing to shell out for dinner kits delivered straight to their doors.
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Federal agents raided 14 "7-Eleven" stores on Long Island as part of an investigation into "human smuggling." CNBC's Andrea Day, offers insight and the "Street Signs" crew reacts.
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Colorado-based company OnTap says its flavor enhancer provides craft-beer taste without the extra cost.
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The yoga apparel company took to its own homepage on Friday to find its next leader, replacing its usual images of super-fit athletes with a large help-wanted ad.
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Will the Ron Johnson model work for Best Buy? Peter Keith, Piper Jaffray, and Brian Nagel, Oppenheimer, discuss why the store-within-a-store strategy will work for BBY but not for JCPenny.
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Recently, Wal-Mart has been only hiring temporary workers at many of its US stores, the first time the world's largest retailer has done so outside of the holiday shopping season.
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The SEC says Revlon has agreed to pay a $850,000 fine for misleading shareholders about details of a "going-private" transaction.
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Microsoft is creating a "store-within-a-store" at Best Buy locations in the U.S. and Canada. CNBC's Jon Fortt speaks to Tami Reller, CFO and CMO of Microsoft Windows, about the move.
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Microsoft and Best Buy announced a deal where Microsoft will launch stores-within-stores at 600 Best Buy locations.
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U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in May as households stepped up purchases of automobiles and bought other goods.
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Lululemon Athletica's Chairman Dennis "Chip" Wilson sold stock worth $50 million days before shares slumped on the news of Chief Executive Christine Day's surprise departure.
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While the economic data show a recovery in place, it doesn't seem as if the message has gotten through to retailers serving lower- and middle-income consumers.
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Growth has quickened slightly this year, but most people are still pinching pennies, and companies that try to boost their prices risk making customers angry.
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Gap CEO Glenn Murphy is introducing a new program in 40 stores on Friday. CNBC's Courtney Reagan has the details.
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Hewlett-Packard is slightly ahead of where the company thought it would be on its path toward reinvention, CEO Meg Whitman tells CNBC.
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Men's Wearhouse founder George Zimmer doesn't like this way this looks. He was fired on the day of its annual meeting.
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Hummus sales are booming, and Sabra is on a quest to convince Americans to eat even more. Is it the next peanut butter?
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At a recent investor conference, the focus was clearly on the high-end retailers and luxury products.
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No reason has been given yet for the departure of founder and executive chairman George Zimmer, reports CNBC's Courtney Reagan. Zimmer has long been the face of the company.
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