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  Thursday, 13 Aug 2009 | 5:46 PM ET

Wal-Mart Stores: Hyphenate Less

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To hyphenate or not to hyphenate, that is the question on the minds of many business editors today. More than a year after changing its logo to the unhyphenated "Walmart" followed by a star burst, the world's largest retailer issued an editor's note today regarding the proper usage of its name. »Read more
  Wednesday, 12 Aug 2009 | 3:15 PM ET

Want A $9.99 Flat-Screen TV? Nevermind

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Retailers, hurt by the weak economy, have been treating consumers to some sweet deals, but this one goes down in the record book as too good to be true. Shoppers who logged on to Best Buy's Web site this morning thought they snagged the deal of the century, but none of the customers will receive the $9.99 flat-screen TV they thought they bought. »Read more
  Friday, 7 Aug 2009 | 4:41 PM ET

Cookie Monster: Is Wal-Mart Taking on The Girl Scouts?

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Does Wal-Mart's latest rival wear a green uniform? There's a big controversy in the blogosphere about how a "Cookie Mom" has accused the world's largest retailer of trying to take a nibble out of the Girl Scout's business. »Read more
  Thursday, 6 Aug 2009 | 4:02 PM ET

Retail Stocks Are Rebounding —Even Without the Consumer

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Retailers are managing their business better, even though consumers are still conserving cash— and investors are taking notice. »Read more
  Wednesday, 5 Aug 2009 | 4:24 PM ET

Tough Times for Teen Apparel Retailers

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Analysts are expecting a late start to the back-to-school shopping season, and that means that retail sales reports for July, which are due out Thursday morning, will likely be weak. »Read more
  Tuesday, 4 Aug 2009 | 4:11 PM ET

Is It Worth Guzzling That 'Clunker' Cash?

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The Senate is readying an extension of the so-called Cash for Clunkers program, potentially providing more consumers with another chance to cash in on the popular government program. But does it make sense for you to make use of this program? »Read more
  Monday, 3 Aug 2009 | 12:10 PM ET

Shopping for Growth in the Retail Sector

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So how are retailers growing in this tough economy? They're buying it. Seven of the top 10 companies on Stores magazine's Hot 100 Retailers list grew by acquisition. A look at others that are growing and why? »Read more
  Thursday, 30 Jul 2009 | 4:09 PM ET

EBay: Auction Site? Or Discount Store?

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As the retail sector continues to struggle—with June store sales falling short of expectations and consumer confidence dropping nearly 6 percent—online retailer eBay is rewriting its marketing strategy for the upcoming holiday season. »Read more
  Monday, 20 Jul 2009 | 10:37 AM ET

Is Pent-Up Retail Demand About to Pop?

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Until last fall we were a nation that shopped until we dropped. Will back-to-school shopping season be a catalyst to get shoppers off the sidelines? An annual survey released today by Deloitte suggests the answer is yes. »Read more
  Thursday, 16 Jul 2009 | 2:30 PM ET

Will CIT Take Retail With It?

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As CIT works to avoid bankruptcy, many who track the retail industry are concerned that CIT's troubles will set off a chain reaction that will leave retailers in the lurch during the critical holiday season. »Read more

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