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Sears won't sign Bangladesh safety accord
Sears said Wednesday it does not plan to sign a fire and building safety agreement backed by some of Europe's biggest apparel brands aimed at trying to prevent another disaster like the one in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers. Instead, the...
Tags: Labor Legislation, Politics, Walmart, Marketing, Arbitration
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Cars, home improvement give April retail sales a boost
Spring’s arrival late in April gave retail sales a light boost as Americans emerged from hibernation to spend on cars, gardening goods and building supplies. From March to April, sales rose a slight 0.1% after declining a revised 0.5% from...
Tags: Vehicles, Petroleum Industry, Services and Shopping, Economic Indicator, Home Improvement
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Retail sales edged up in April
Did you get out and shop in April? Retail sales numbers released today show improving consumer confidence and more spending in stores. The National Retail Federation reported a 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted sales gain from March to April,...
Tags: Vehicles, Consumers, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, U.S. Department of Commerce, Services and Shopping
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Editorial: Online sales tax is a one-click revenue source
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, which requires Internet-based businesses to collect state sales tax based on the shipping address. The bill is fair, logical and necessary to Virginia's economy. Businesses that sell...Tags: Business, Amazon.com Inc., E-Commerce Industry, Bobby Scott, Computing and Information Technology Industry
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Mom will thank you for this useful gift
Before we recently reconnected with Barbara Edelman in Emmaus to hear more about her Mother's Day herb gift idea, she offered something that really piqued our interest. "I have a surprise for you," Barbara said. "You're going to love it." Such a...
Tags: South Whitehall Township, Whitehall, Emmaus, Allentown, Mother's Day
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Jon Gosselin, Sexual Assault, The Pennsylvania State University, Kings Dominion, Twins
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Gifts of jewelry will shine on Mother's Day
Whitney Court usually buys her mom flowers for Mother's Day, but this year she's selected a gift that won't wilt: a silver necklace. It cost $165, about double the price of a dozen roses delivered. But Court, a nanny who lives in Celebration, said she's...
Tags: Jewelry and Watches, Marketing, Winter Park, Jewelry, Mall at Millenia
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What women want (and how to get it cheap)
About 55 percent of men get it wrong on Mother's Day. That number comes from an online survey sponsored by the rebate website ebates.com. We'll let you form an opinion on its accuracy. According to the survey, women want a gift card to a favorite...
Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), York (York, Pennsylvania), Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, The Home Depot
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Senate bill lets states tax Internet purchases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you. The Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on a bill that would empower states to collect sales taxes for purchases made over...
Tags: Politics, Business, Mike Enzi, Walmart, Amazon.com Inc.
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Give mom a little herb for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is just a week away and people everywhere are struggling to think of the right gift. For the right price, of course. The holiday presents a dilemma for a cheapster. You want to spend just enough to show mom you love her, and not a penny...
Tags: Parsley, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Emmaus, Tomatoes, Allentown
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Internet sales tax not so fair, say Peninsula e-commerce businesses
Daily PressThe Marketplace Fairness Act could put the Gloucester-based retailer Peace Frogs out of business, says Catesby Jones, president of the 30-year-old company. Jones is adamantly against the bill, which is expected to pass the Senate later this week. The...Tags: Surry (Surry, Virginia), Business, Amazon.com Inc., E-Commerce Industry, Smithfield Foods
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Electronics on list of Mother's Day gifts, says National Retail Federation
Sun SentinelIt’s no longer just flowers and jewelry for moms on Mother’s Day. Shoppers are going beyond the traditional gifts and adding electronics to their list. About 14 percent of consumers nationwide are planning to spend more than $2.3 billion...Tags: Electronics, Science and Technology, Mother's Day
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