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Retail sales weakest since '69
Of The Associated PressRetailers -- with Wal-Mart the notable exception -- limped through a miserable November that even a surge of shopping after Thanksgiving couldn't save, marking the weakest month since at least 1969 and deepening fears that the critical holiday period...Tags: Real Estate Sales, The Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated, Business Trips, Trips and Vacations, Unemployment
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Retail sales fall 2.7% in November -- and experts say it could have been worse
The frenzy of a much-hyped Black Friday failed to rescue retailers from a months-long slump, as November sales figures released Thursday showed yet another steep drop-off in consumer spending.
What was a disaster for retailers, however, could mean even...Tags: Costco Wholesale Corporation, Corporate Officers, Consumers, Government, Sales
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Discounts may prove no bargain to retailers
Tribune reporterIn spite of the markdown mania that drew shoppers out on Black Friday, retail sales at major U.S. chain stores fell again in November, marking the worst month in four decades. What can retailers do? Keep the discounts coming—good news for cash-...Tags: Ohio, Northwestern University, Corporate Officers, Passenger Cars, Consumers
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Nov. sales dismal
From Sun wire servicesMost of the nation's stores kicked off the critical holiday shopping season with double-digit sales declines, portending more price cuts in December and raising questions about the long-term prospects for many retailers. Except for Wal-Mart, retailers...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Real Estate Sales, Business Trips, The Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated
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November sales: Ho ho horrible
The Associated PressRetailers — with Wal-Mart the notable exception — limped through a miserable November that even a surge of shopping after Thanksgiving couldn't save, marking the weakest month since at least 1969 and deepening fears that the critical holiday...Tags: Costco Wholesale Corporation, JC Penney Company Incorporated, The Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Sales
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How true is 'Zoo'?
RedEyeDo male models practice their best Blue Steel look in the mirror? Not quite. But they do take on weird jobs. And some can be as catty as high school girls. Here are five things uber-hot working models say about their profession. » Most awkward photo...Tags: Tom Cruise
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Retailers report miserable November; face lull until final days before Christmas
AP Retail WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Retailers who suffered through a miserable November — despite a surge in sales the day after Thanksgiving — are worried that the usual lull between the holiday weekend and the final days before Christmas could be...Tags: Costco Wholesale Corporation, Real Estate Sales, The Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated, Business Trips, Trips and Vacations
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Retailers see sales drop in dreary November
AP Retail WriterRetailers who suffered through a miserable November -- despite a surge in sales the day after Thanksgiving -- are worried that the usual lull between the holiday weekend and the final days before Christmas could be dangerously quiet this year. With...Tags: Costco Wholesale Corporation, Real Estate Sales, The Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated, Business Trips, Trips and Vacations
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At Mall, A Dark Cave Of Underwear
Outside, two seniors from a local high school stand one to each side of the narrow portal. They are the official greeters, but are too busy conversing and tossing their long and thick shampooed tresses to notice or greet anyone. Those who do approach find...Tags: Caves and Caverns, Gloria Steinem, Landforms, Censorship, Virginia
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As the holidays approach, retail stocks may be on sale
The holiday shopping season offers an unusual sale for investors: the stocks of most retailers. Even some of the proudest brand names are suffering because of the nation's reduced personal wealth, tight consumer lending and weakening job market. At some...Tags: Tiffany & Company, Casual Male Retail Group Incorporated, Consumers, Sales, Men's Wearhouse Incorporated
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Dow ends hectic week with loss of 337 points
The stock market rebound lasted a grand total of three hours.
After rocketing in a furious rally Thursday afternoon that briefly rekindled investor spirits, the market resumed its slide Friday amid the latest evidence of rapidly declining consumer...Tags: Petroleum Industry, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Consumers, Sales, Business
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Store profits plummet
Of The Associated PressGrim seemed an understatement for the retail sector on Friday, as J.C. Penney Co. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. both posted quarterly profits that fell by about half, and gave outlooks for the rest of the year that were far below Wall Street expectations....Tags: Ohio, Electronics, Consumers, Government, Sales
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