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Monthly Archive January, 2009

Recession to take a bite out of Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2009

Empty wallets may lead to broken hearts this Valentine’s Day for those expecting extravagant gifts.
The National Retail Federation’s 2009 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions […]

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Schnucks to start downtown construction

January 29, 2009

Schnuck Markets Inc. will start construction on its upscale grocery in downtown St. Louis on Wednesday, providing a ray of hope among merchants who […]

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French Manufacturers’ Confidence Stays at Record Low

January 25, 2009

French manufacturers’ confidence remained at a record low in January as the global financial crisis threatens to push Europe’s third-largest economy into its worst […]

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Obama merchandise: Bright spot for stores

January 21, 2009

Retail sales have contracted as consumers slow their spending, but gear linked to President-elect Barack Obama is generating sales for many retailers and designers. […]

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Australia has rare opportunity in global job rout

January 17, 2009

Australia is reconsidering its seduction of skilled migrants as the jobless rate rises at home, yet analysts see sound economic reasons to keep the […]

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Chinese automakers are slowed in drive to sell in U.S. market

January 15, 2009

Detroit — Chinese automakers looking to make the jump to the key U.S. market are facing increasingly strong headwinds, including a global financial crisis […]

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Global economic woes deepen, more action urged

January 9, 2009

Bleak economic data in Europe and disappointing December retail sales figures in the United States unsettled financial markets on Thursday, strengthening the case for […]

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When will crisis end? When credit is flowing

January 6, 2009

The financial crisis began in the credit markets, and eventually it will end there. But now that the financial industry has suffered one of […]

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