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  • September 2008

    • Worried Retailers Call All-Out, and Earlier, Holiday Blitz

      Advertising Age  |  Sep 29, 08 10:47 AM CDT

      Worried Retailers Call All-Out, and Earlier, Holiday Blitz

      (Newser) - Holiday displays already are popping up—and they’re likely to increase in number and urgency as retailers try to spruce up what’s likely to be the worst Christmas shopping season in years, reports Advertising Age . With 5 fewer days than last year because of a late Thanksgiving, retailers are scared. “This year we'll certainly see promotions before Thanksgiving,” one analyst said. More »

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      Macy's  • Victoria's Secret  • National Retail Federation  • retail businesses  • Kohl's

  • July 2008

    • Steve & Barry's Heads to Chapter 11

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jul 9, 08 7:51 AM CDT

      Steve & Barry's Heads to Chapter 11

      (Newser) - Dress-down discount clothing retailer Steve & Barry’s, which launched its first store nearly a quarter-century ago, could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as early as today after a fruitless search for rescue financing, reports the Wall Street Journal. The trendy retailer could close all of its 275 outlets, many of which are cavernous anchor stores in financially-squeezed malls. More »

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      fashion  • Sarah Jessica Parker  • retailing  • Chapter 11  • retail businesses

  • May 2008
  • April 2008

    • Will Tax Rebates Boost Economy? Test Starts Today

      New York Times  |  Apr 29, 08 7:58 AM CDT

      Will Tax Rebates Boost Economy? Test Starts Today

      (Newser) - The first tax rebates designed to kick-start the economy should begin arriving in bank accounts today. The Treasury Department has begun sending electronic rebates to nearly 8 million people by the end of this week, and some 130 million checks will go out via snail mail in May. President Bush hopes taxpayers will spend the cash—up to $600 for individuals, $1,200 for couples—but economists say many will save it or pay off debts. More »

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      economy  • Treasury Department  • credit card  • economic stimulus package  • tax rebate  • Internal Revenue Service  • savings  • retail businesses

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