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Do the right thing: Don't work on Thanksgiving
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 15, 2013
Costco, Nordstrom and BJ's Wholesale Club will stay closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Walmart and other retailers will do anything to get shoppers in the door this holiday
by
Gigi Douban
Nov 14, 2013
Walmart and other retail chains are rolling out plans for making the most from a short shopping season.
Figuring out the numbers without the numbers
Oct 11, 2013
Trying to figure out economic data without official government statistics.
Walmart to buy out partner in Indian stores
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Rahul Tandon
Oct 9, 2013
Without a local partner, Walmart will be unable to open more stores in India.
Groceries: a low margin business, but still highly desirable
Sep 12, 2013
Billionaire Ron Burkle just bought the Fresh and Easy chain from Tesco. Today's earnings report from Kroger affords a glimpse into the way these markets make money.
Frugal consumers translate to high profits for Dollar General
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Adriene Hill
Sep 4, 2013
The discount retail chain reported better than expected profits today and its stock is up almost five percent at the moment.
Wal-Mart to provide benefits to partners of gay employees
Aug 28, 2013
The nation's largest employer will give healthcare benefits to same-sex partners of full-time employees starting next year.
For public good, not for profit.
What's not in your cart at Walmart? Produce, electronics, toys...
Aug 15, 2013
The world's largest retailer reported quarterly sales were down and cut its profit forecast for the year. So what are consumers putting in their shopping carts and what are they leaving out?
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Retail earnings disappoint on slow economic recovery
by
Diane Swonk
Aug 15, 2013
Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, discusses the latest retail earnings.
India stuck between a Walmart and a hard place
by
Rahul Tandon
Jul 24, 2013
India has a strict rules for big international retailers: 30 percent of the merchandise sold at big box stores has to be purchased in India.