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Move over, pizza — more restaurants are delivering
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Gigi Douban
Nov 25, 2013
Profit margins are slim, so more chains are starting to make home deliveries.
Walmart and other retailers will do anything to get shoppers in the door this holiday
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Gigi Douban
Nov 14, 2013
Walmart and other retail chains are rolling out plans for making the most from a short shopping season.
Could the Supreme Court deal another blow to unions?
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Gigi Douban
Nov 13, 2013
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that could weaken union-organizing efforts.
Army ROTC gets cut across the country
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Gigi Douban
Nov 4, 2013
Early last month, the Army announced that by 2015, it'll cut 13 ROTC programs across the country.
Alabama rolls out a (tattered?) red carpet for companies
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Gigi Douban
Oct 18, 2013
Alabama has a new campaign to lure companies and tourists to the state. But first it's asking everyone to forget what they think they know about Alabama.
A new magazine takes off, but only in first class seats
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Gigi Douban
Oct 15, 2013
United debuts an in-flight magazine, titled Rhapsody, for high-end and business travelers.
New job title: Mansion reporter
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Gigi Douban
Sep 19, 2013
Publications are hiring reporters to cover the luxury life. Could you qualify?
Tapering tops the agenda at the Federal Reserve
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Gigi Douban
Sep 17, 2013
The Fed buys billions of dollars worth of bonds each month to pump cash into our financial system. The question in front of the the Fed Board today: when should they start to slow the buying down.
Heroin use on the rise in rural areas
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Gigi Douban
Sep 2, 2013
The number of first-time heroin users in the U.S. is on the rise, and overall, heroin use went up 66 percent in 2011.
Walgreens, CVS hope for big earnings from Obamacare
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Gigi Douban
Aug 5, 2013
Walgreens and CVS both announce earnings this week. Company results will reflect the run-up to Obamacare.