Retail and Shopping
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Sears' CEO has come up with a last-minute plan to save it from bankruptcy
Sep 24, 2018 1:00 am - Sears could face bankruptcy if it doesn't meet its next debt payment, due in the coming weeks. Now, the retailer's chief executive has come up with a last-minute plan to...
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In 'golden age' of branded credit cards, shoppers cash inSep 23, 2018 1:00 am - Credit cards that are affiliated with brands - such as American Airlines, Uber, L.L. Bean and Ikea - are suddenly amping up rewards for everyday purchases at restaurants...
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Carson's launches online sales, sprints to reopen storesSep 21, 2018 1:00 am - New owner, an Indiana tech firm, says it's in a hurry to reopen stores
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Sales results disappoint for Mariano's parent, especially compared to Walmart and Target
Sep 13, 2018 1:00 am - Kroger Co.'s shares fell after the supermarket chain missed analysts' sales estimates and margins continued to narrow in the company's fiscal second quarter. Kroger's la...
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Target's plan to win over seasonal workers: $12 an hour and $500 gift cards
Sep 13, 2018 1:00 am - Retail giant Target is hoping to hire 120,000 seasonal workers this year, 20 percent more than it did last year - but knows it won't be easy. The nation's unemployment r...
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Don't be afraid to test-drive your car salespersonSep 09, 2018 1:09 am - If you work with a good car salesperson, the shopping process can actually be fun and you'll be more confident you're getting a good deal. Unfortunately, most people thi...
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Shelled vs. unshelled pistachios: A cost-benefit analysis
Sep 09, 2018 1:07 am - Given the choice between shell-on and shell-off pistachios at the grocery store, I always choose the former. The already-shelled pistachios seem like an extravagance res...
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4 ways to get a sale price when there isn't a saleSep 09, 2018 1:07 am - If you don't see a sale sign, it doesn't mean you can't get a deal. Here are four ways you could save money the next time you shop online or in person. 1. SIGN UP I...
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Elk Grove finalizes deal to fill vacant grocery with Planet Fitness, storeSep 04, 2018 1:00 am - Elk Grove Village officials announced Tuesday the completion of a redevelopment agreement that will bring a Planet Fitness health club and a grocery store or "hypermart"...
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Home decor giant taking over long-vacant Lake in the Hills Dominick's siteAug 30, 2018 1:00 am - Big box retail chain At Home will be taking over the vacant Dominick's building in Lake in the Hills, village officials said Thursday. It will be the Plano, Texas-based...