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  1. Meijer looks to win toy price gameRead the original story

    5 min ago | Retailing Today

    GRAND RAPIDS ,A Mich. Meijer is attempting to position itself as the toy leader this week, by claiming its toy book has the lowest prices on several popular items this year.

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    Related Topix: Grocery

  2. Nordstrom reports mixed Q3 resultsRead the original story

    6 min ago | Retailing Today

    ... year 2009. The company opened four full-line stores and 13 Nordstrom Rack stores since third quarter 2008, increasing retail square footage by 1.0 million, or 4.5%. It expects to open three full-line stores and approximately 15 Nordstrom Rack stores ...

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    Related Topix: Nordstrom, Apparel

  3. Best Buy launches @15 Gifts for teensRead the original story

    7 min ago | Retailing Today

    MINNEAPOLIS ,A Minn. Best Buy announced the launch of @15 Gifts, a new national philanthropic initiative designed to raise $1 million for programs that empower teens.

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    Related Topix: Best Buy, Non-Profit

  4. Weak consumer data a dragRead the original story w/Photo

    19 min ago | Macon Area Online

    ... television, Richard Curtin, the director of the consumer survey, said retailers' purchase plans are being shelved and retail sales will not be robust, even with discounting. Curtin said the survey found just one in 10 consumers saw an increase in ...

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    Related Topix: Financial Markets, Michigan

  5. Dow posts gains on FridayRead the original story

    29 min ago | Joplin Globe

    Encouraging earnings news from major retailers and The Walt Disney Co. drew investors back into the stock market to cap a second big week of gains.

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    Related Topix: Media, Walt Disney, Television, Abercrombie and Fitch, Apparel, JC Penney, Financial Markets

  6. U.S. Stocks Gain for Second Week as Walmart, Disney Earnings Top EstimatesRead the original story

    31 min ago | Bloomberg

    ... Officer Chuck Chaplin said in a conference call. Earnings, Economic Reports Reports next week will probably show retail sales rebounded in October, production climbed and work began on more houses, allaying concern the U.S. expansion will unravel ...

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    Related Topix: Financial Markets, Wal Mart Stores, American Express, Financial Services, Rubber-Plastics, Manufacturing, Dow Chemical, Chemicals, 9, Bentonville, AR

  7. Rich buying again, but middle class still hurtingRead the original story

    55 min ago | BusinessWeek

    ... from trading down to other stores. "If they do spend, it's very scrutinized and it's very value-driven," said luxury retail analyst Robert Burke. "And they want items they can wear multiple places." Other expensive stores like Abercrombie & Fitch ...

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    Related Topix: Nordstrom, Apparel, Hunt, NY, Wal Mart Stores

  8. Michael Chabon explores manhood in memoirRead the original story

    59 min ago | Austin American-Statesman

    The singular experience of becoming a father can change everything. This seems to include - for literary papas - what you want to write about.

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    Related Topix: Family, Parenting

  9. Briefly,Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Times Record News

    The Junior Forum will present its "Shop Around" fall style show at 2 p.m. Sun day at the Woman's Forum, 2120 Speedway.

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    Related Topix: Apparel, Jos A Bank Clothiers, Olney, TX

  10. Phillips de Pury Auction Worth the Price of a PaintingRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Luxist

    Nov 14th 2009 at 9:01AM The Phillips de Pury auction on Thursday night raked in what once would have come from a single painting .

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    Related Topix: Arts, Painting, Auctions, Sothebys Holdings

  11. Man pleads guilty to morphine distributionRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Northern Virginia Daily

    A local man has pleaded guilty in Warren County Circuit Court to a charge of distributing morphine earlier this year.

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    Related Topix: Warren County, VA, Front Royal, VA, Strasburg, VA, Bentonville, VA

  12. Google offers revised book settlementRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal

    Google Inc. and two groups late Friday submitted a revised settlement of a lawsuit over digital books in hopes of addressing anticompetitive concerns and winning court approval.

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    Related Topix: Startups, Google, Google, Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Software

  13. Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, Representing Investors of Zale...Read the original story

    1 hr ago | BusinessWire

    Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, representing investors of Zale Corporation , has filed a class action lawsuit in United States District Court on behalf of a class consisting of all persons or entities who purchased the securities of Zale between November 16, 2006 and October 29, 2009, inclusive .

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    Related Topix: Jewelry, Zale, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law

  14. Gotta wear shades? Try the new MayslesRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Chicago Sun-Times

    He's known for making such seminal documentaries as "Grey Gardens" and "Gimme Shelter," but the venerable filmmaker Albert Maysles will be in town today -- not for a movie, but to launch his eyewear collection based on his own iconic look.

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    Related Topix: Apparel, Sports

  15. Restaurant competition is now at your grocer's deli caseRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | Examiner.com

    Whether your neighborhood grocer is Whole Foods, Lund's or Sonoma Market, they are competitors.

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    Related Topix: Home Listing, Grocery

  16. Making LARP shieldsRead the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | Examiner.com

    When I wear a shield at a LARP event, I want something that I can have on my arm for 14 hours straight without it getting too heavy.

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  17. Metropolitan Chocolates by ThorntonsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Press Release News From 24-7 Press Release

    DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND, November 14, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Thorntons is turning up the style with its brand new box of single origin chocolates - Metropolitan.

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    Related Topix: Travel, Dominican Republic Travel, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Food, Chocolate

  18. Will faster food make diners happier?Read the original story

    10 hrs ago | Asbury Park Press

    At a McDonald's Corp. test kitchen in an unmarked Illinois warehouse, next year's menu plan for the U.K. has hit a snag.

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Dining, Dining, Restaurant Management, Mcdonalds, Financial Markets, Wal Mart Stores, Sport Movies, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, College

  19. Disney, Abercrombie, Penney reports cheer investorsRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Asbury Park Press

    Encouraging earnings news from major retailers and The Walt Disney Co. drew investors back into the stock market one day after a big drop.

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    Related Topix: Abercrombie and Fitch, Apparel, Media, Walt Disney, Television, JC Penney

  20. MOVERSRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Asbury Park Press

    DOLLAR GENERAL CORP. gained 8.2 percent to $22.73 on the first day of trading. The discount retailer controlled by private-equity firm KKR & Co.

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    Related Topix: Dollar General, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Goldman Sachs Group, Investment Services, 9