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Best Buy And TiVo Partner To Promote Each Other
Best Buy And TiVo Partner To Promote Each Other Jul. 9, 2009, 10:23 AM Best Buy and TiVo will come together in a cross-promotion partnership, reports the NYTimes .
4 hrs ago | Nation
Settlement of $17.5M in bias suit by black truckers against Wal-Mart becomes final
A federal judge has given final approval to a $17.5 million settlement of a discrimination lawsuit that accused Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
8 hrs ago | Penticton Herald
Target same-store sales fall 6.2 per cent in June, more than analysts expected
Discount retailer Target says its same-store sales fell 6.2 per cent in June as customers continued to shop sparingly and spend mainly on necessities such as healthcare products and food.
13 hrs ago | WDTN-TV Dayton
Retailers report weak June sales
Escalating job worries and rainy weather dampened shoppers' appetite for buying summer staples like shorts and dresses, resulting in sharp sales declines for many merchants in June and increasing concerns about the back-to-school shopping season.
17 hrs ago | Charleston Daily Mail
Walgreen lifts quarterly dividend to 13.75 cents
Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. is raising its quarterly dividend by about 22 percent, to 13.75 cents from 11.25 cents.
Top media execs wonder how Twitter will make money
Major media executives are impressed with Twitter's growing popularity as a communications tool.
Scotts to close outdoor living 'Smith & Hawken' business
Lawn and garden products maker Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. says it will close its Smith & Hawken business by the end of the year.
Supervalu says President, COO Jackson to retire
Supervalu said Wednesday its President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Jackson will retire effective August 14.
Family Dollar Q3 profit beats market...
Family Dollar Stores Inc reported a 36 percent jump in quarterly profit topping market estimates and forecast fourth quarter in line or above analysts' view as more shoppers scoured its aisles for low prices on food, shampoo and household cleaners.
Waitrose to expand in Scotland Upmarket supermarket chain Waitrose is ...
Upmarket supermarket chain Waitrose is to expand its Scottish operation. The firm is to open its first store in Glasgow by November.
Sony's Stringer Rebuffs Calls by Activision to Cut Price of PlayStation 3
Sony Corp. Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer spurned calls by Activision Blizzard Inc.
Whole Foods adopts verification standard
Whole Foods Market Inc. says it will submit its private label products to testing for genetically engineered organisms--a move that will add a new level of certification to what's on the organic and natural grocer's shelves.
Saks saleswoman gets fine, jail, community service
A former Saks Fifth Avenue saleswoman wept loudly Monday just before being sentenced to 90 days in jail, ordered to do 100 hours of community service and fined $96,000 for stealing from her employer.
Best Buy shifts into electric vehicles sales
Coming to shopping aisle near you: the Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle. Would you like an electric bike to go with your new DVR? Best Buy has started selling electric vehicles, including the Enertia electric motorcycle from Brammo, according to reports.
Jean Coutu Group starts fiscal year with profitable first quarter
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Pharmacy chain operator The Jean Coutu Group said Tuesday it began fiscal 2010 with a profitable quarter despite continued losses at Rite Aid, a U.S. business in which the company owns a stake.
JJB backs Jones over A 1.5m Ashley loan
JJB Sports , the troubled leisure wear retailer, on Tuesday insisted Sir David Jones commanded the "unanimous support" of its board as it confirmed the existence of a loan made to its executive chairman by Mike Ashley, leading shareholder in rival Sports Direct .
Kroger recalls seasonings for possible salmonella
Kroger and the FDA are recalling three flavors of popcorn seasoning, due to a possible salmonella contamination.
Genuine Parts names unit president
Genuine Parts Co. named Paul D. Donahue president of its U.S. Automotive Parts Group.
Ultimately, General Motors Corp. hopes to sell its good assets to a new GM. The new GM will have less debt and a lower cost structure.
Best Buy tests sales of electric two-wheelers
Shopper Julius White looks at electric vehicles for sale at Best Buy in West Los Angeles.
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