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Businesses ready for Ramadan rush

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 20, 2012
For some companies, 30 days of fasting and reflection return profits.
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Economy backtracks after strong holiday season

by Diane Swonk
Jan 12, 2012
This year's holiday season was slightly bigger by volume, but the week after the holidays saw a bit of a slide.
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Sears to close dozens of stores in U.S.

by Steve Chiotakis
Dec 27, 2011
A good holiday shopping season for most retailers wasn't enough to help ailing Sears, which will close around 100 stores in the coming months.
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Sears, Kmart to close stores after disappointing sales

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Dec 27, 2011
Following dismal holiday sales in a year that was strong for other retailers, Sears and Kmart will shut down over 100 stores.
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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Holiday sales up, the price of fake snow

by Mary Dooe
Dec 27, 2011
While a temporary deal has been reached in Washington, 2012 doesn't look much better in terms of bipartisanship. FedEx is set to raise its rates beginning in January. In Arizona, many non-industrial businesses are taking up space in warehouses.
Some Florida residents are paying big bucks to put snow on their lawns.
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Deep holiday discounts persist

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 23, 2011
Retailers are sweetening their offers in the final days before Christmas, which could hurt their bottom lines.
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Mid-day Update

Mid-day Extra: Does holiday music make you buy more?

by Kate McGough
Dec 23, 2011
Does Christmas music help you get into the holiday spirit? It may also affect your wallet.
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Final Note

Buy from Best Buy? Your presents may be late

by Bob Moon
Dec 22, 2011
The country's biggest electronics chain is saying that "overwhelming demand for some products" could mean a late Christmas for some.
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When the holiday season means more waste

by David Lazarus
Dec 21, 2011
During the holidays, consumers generate about 25 percent more waste than the rest of the year -- that's a million tons a week of extra stuff. Here are some tips on how to try and keep the waste low.
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Makin' Money

This holiday season, think outside the big box

by Chris Farrell
Dec 16, 2011
"Buy Local" campaigns across the country have raised awareness about why it matters where we shop.
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