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More bad news for Carnival cruise lines: Another ship adrift and reports of sick guests on an island cruise center. Will this latest wave sink the stock?
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"Retail therapy" may be more than a quaint catch phrase as new studies suggests that easing sadness may be just a purchase away.
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After bowing to the realization that many customers like to see items in person before buying, a growing number of online retail companies are setting up physical stores while at the same time redefining what brick and mortar means for them.
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If Junior has his way, there's a good chance he's planning to be on your dime until his mid-20s, new research shows.
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In the midst of two retail turnaround attempts, Best Buy stock has nearly doubled while J.C. Penney's stock has crumbled. But only one company seems to be showing turnaround progress, analysts told CNBC.
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U.S. soda consumption fell last year for the eighth-straight year, dipping to levels not seen since the Clinton administration, according to new beverage statistics.
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Just browsing? That'll cost you at some retailers. These fees are the latest company tactic in the fights against counterfeiting and "showrooming."
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After reaching fever pitch during the cash-strapped economic downturn, coupon usage appears to be waning, but not for lack of consumer interest, according to a new report.
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Following FedEx's earnings miss, one analyst sees signs of encouragement that the company plans to scale back its more expensive air freight business.
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After a near-death experience while skiing, Aetna CEO introduced yoga and mindfulness to the workplace to reduce stress. Is a similar move right for your office?
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We're out to find the most-loved beer label. Round one votes are final. Cast your vote for the next!
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Last year was a tough one for JC Penney, and now CEO Ron Johnson and other C-suiters are feeling the hit in their paychecks.
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We're out to find the most-loved beer label in a March Madness-inspired contest. Check the first day's results and cast your vote!
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Ka-ching! New research suggests that easing sadness may be just a click or store purchase away.
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Christina Cheddar Berk is editor of CNBC.com's Consumer Nation and chief trend spotter.
Retail
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The retailer is teaming up with jewelry designers. Kara Ross, jewelry designer, discusses what shoppers can expect to see at the Bijoux Bar.
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Walmart has cut so many employees that it no longer can stock its food shelves properly, critics tell the NY Times.
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Retailer Best Buy is offering a 30 percent discount on its current stock of Apple iPad 3 tablets in the U.S.
