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CNBC's Million Dollar home contest pits six $1 million homes against each other, and a panel of experts will decide which house gives a better bang for the buck.
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Something lavish, something diamond, something Hollywood and many things new. Such is the refrain of today's outrageous weddings, where celebrities and heirs to vast fortunes marry in over-the-top nuptials whose price-tags can run into the millions.
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Something lavish, something diamond, something Hollywood and many things new. Such is the refrain of today's outrageous weddings, where glitz reigns supreme.
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To capitalize on one of the year's most dreaded days, several restaurants and retailers are planning promotions to help customers take the sting out of forking over money to Uncle Sam.
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In the latest twist of the courtroom battle between Macy's, J.C. Penney and Martha Stewart's company, the judge says that J.C. Penney will be allowed for now to sell some Stewart products. Still, Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren said he plans to appeal if his company ultimately loses in court.
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Two days after J.C. Penney's board of directors ousted Ron Johnson as chief executive, hedge fund manager and board member Bill Ackman broke his silence to say he's sticking by the beleaguered department store retailer.
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Newly reappointed JC Penney CEO Mike Ullman detailed some of his top priorities in one of his first conversations with analysts since Ron Johnson was ousted this week as chief of the struggling retailer. The top priority: reconnecting with its customers.
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Facing sharp declines in sales and a plunging stock price, JC Penney's newly re-appointed CEO Mike Ullman must stabilize the struggling retailer's sales while modifying its strategy for winning over customers, analysts said.
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Ever do a double-take when you heard the person in front of you ask for the Monster Mac at McDonald's or the power steak breakfast bowl at Panera Bread?
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Restaurants are increasingly selling these off-menu items to bring customers "in the know" while in an oxymoron move showcasing these "secret" or hidden menus on their own websites.
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Lowe's and Target are just two of the big retailers reporting results this week.
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Despite the selloff of Best Buy shares Tuesday, there are early positive signs the turnaround efforts are working.
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To the creative, go the spoils. Hoping to boost sales, restaurants are launching a slew of innovative items.
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From waffle tacos to doughnut-bacon-and-egg sandwiches, restaurants pull out all the stops to capture your taste buds.
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Christina Cheddar Berk is editor of CNBC.com's Consumer Nation and chief trend spotter.
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Wal-Mart is making moves to cash in on its mobile strategy and it's using big data to do it.
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JC Penney said its credit line has been increased to $2.25 billion from $1.75 billion.
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