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Toyota's Pain is US Automakers' Gain
02 Mar 2010
began buying again after cutbacks last year. Fleet sales generally mean lower profits to automakers than retail sales to individuals. Retail sales for GM's four core brands edged up 7 percent. Ford had expected sales to climb from last February ...
Shoppers Spend a Little More in Holiday
27 Dec 2009
Retail sales rose 3.6 percent from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, compared with a 2.3 percent drop in the year-ago period, according to figures from MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse, which track all forms of payment, including cash. ...
Empty Shelves for Post-Xmas Deal Hunters
27 Dec 2009
were mixed during the kickoff of the week after Christmas, which last year accounted for nearly 15 percent of holiday retail sales. This year, it could be more important because snowstorms that socked much of the country cut sales by 2.1 percent ...
Shoppers Return to Malls, Look for Deals
26 Dec 2009
6 percent gain, compared with a 5.9 percent drop a year ago. The National Retail Federation expects that total retail sales will slip 1 percent, though some experts say that might be a bit too cautious. A year ago, they fell 3.4 percent ...
Bargain Hunters Return to Malls for Post
26 Dec 2009
6 percent gain, compared with a 5.9 percent drop a year ago. The National Retail Federation expects that total retail sales will slip 1 percent, though some experts say that might be a bit too cautious. A year ago, they fell 3.4 percent ...
US Consumers Cheer Up in Early December
11 Dec 2009
near-term economy improved to 69.7 from 66.5. The report comes after the Commerce Department reported strong retail sales for November. All in all, the data point to a healing consumer sector, which accounts for 75% of economic activity ...
23 Nov 2009
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12 Nov 2009
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22 Oct 2009
get those employees in place because they're already thinking ahead,” said Dao. Analysts are projecting mixed retail sales, but the net result is that consumers are expected to spend about the same as last year. Employers say there is still ...
Dow Tops 10,000 for 1st Time in a Year
14 Oct 2009
quarter results. A smaller-than-expected decline in retail sales last month also encouraged buyers, as did another rally
day's economic news, the Commerce Department said retail sales declined 1.5 percent last month as car sales tumbled
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Numbers Tell Story of Great Recession
11 Oct 2009
Consumers are still hunkered down, but retail sales showed a slight gain in September. The panic of last
2.8 percent: Decline in retail sales in October and December 2008. • 2.7 percent: Increase in retail sales in August. • 4.75 percent
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01 Oct 2009
a high level of customer service *Work closely with the Spa Sales Manager in an effort to maximize spa services and retail sales *This leadership position will oversee the Spa Front Desk, Massage Therapists, Aestheticians, Nail Technicians, Hair ...
15 Sep 2009
Better news on retail sales and manufacturing helped send stocks higher Tuesday, as did comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that the recession was probably over. ...
Consumer Prices Tumble, Shoppers on Hold
14 Aug 2009
June. Right now, factories have plenty of excess capacity, job layoffs are tapering off but still continuing, and retail sales remain bleak. In part, that's why economists say more price cutting is likely in coming months. ---- AP Business ...
Stocks Drop Over Worry About Consumers
14 Aug 2009
economic activity. The discouraging reading came a day after the Commerce Department reported an unexpected decline in retail sales. Investors were able to shake that off, but Friday's consumer sentiment number had them bailing out of stocks ...
Stocks Extend Gains to Second Day
13 Aug 2009
industries like health care and utilities are lower. Retailers have declined after a worse-than-expected report on retail sales. According to preliminary calculations, the Dow Jones industrial average is up 35 at 9,397 after rising 120 Wednesday ...
Cash for Clunkers Boosts Ford's Sales
03 Aug 2009
and a sign that consumer fears that fueled the worst U.S. auto sales slump in a quarter-century may be easing. Retail sales -- which exclude purchases made to government agencies and rental car companies -- rose 9 percent. Ford's sales ...
California: Legal Pot Would Bring $1.4B
16 Jul 2009
State Board of Equalization report estimates marijuana retail sales would bring $990 million from a $50-per-ounce
The state's 9 percent sales tax would be applied to retail sales, while the fee would likely be charged at the wholesale
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14 Jul 2009
Johnson & Johnson also had better-than-expected results, although its profits fell 3.5 percent. In economic data, retail sales posted their largest gain in five months in June, but much of that increase came from higher gas prices. Prices for ...
Sears Starts Christmas Sales In July
10 Jul 2009
does feature a selection of artificial trees and wreaths. Sears, like most major retailers, has seen a plunge in retail sales over the past several months but the company's stock is up almost 40% for the year. ...
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Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. It's still a month away, but retailers are already looking for seasonal help.
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BOSTON - Trade in your clunker and get some cash. A new federal program is kicking off today, and it’s offering rebated between $3,500 and $4,500 for new car buyers. Do you qualify? Robert O'Koniewski from the Mass Auto Dealers Association answered some questions with Frank Mallicoat.
“…more fuels to cleaner vehicles. And try to get the new car retail sales will be country I'm an idiot and it -- it people even thinking about finding new car. And get in it and …”
Maybe your spouse lost their job, or you're retired, and your income just isn't what it used to be. Getting back into the job market after you have been away for years is something more people are facing. But how do you do it?
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Economy in Recession; Mortgage Rate Cuts?
Barry Armstrong, Financial planner with Securities America Advisors and Armstrong Advisory Group, joined the FOX25 Morning News with his input on the economy.
“…job you start spending a lot less and as a result you retail sales are not down. Auto sales are down 3540%. People are just not buying large ticket items. They're canceling vacations are not going …”
Who doesn't love a bargain! And in this current economic climate, bargain shopping may be the only way to go. A new website does all the leg work for you, tracking down the best deals and the name says it all: CheapCheapCheap.com.
“…of us official visit part of Chris young and I police working retail sales don't realize the consumers weren't spending smart. They're painful retail prices didn't realize that a lot of coupons existed -- ways to …”
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