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Online tax could curb 'showrooming': retail group
MarketWatch
Rachelle Bernstein, the vice president and tax counsel of the National Retail Federation, spoke with MarketWatch as the Senate was eyeing a final vote on the bill as early as this week. The bill, dubbed the Marketplace Fairness Act, is backed by the ...
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UK retail sales show surprise fall
The Guardian
The recent slowing in high street spending has made retailers cautious about the future. In May, 27% of firms expect sales to be higher than in the same month of 2012 while 33% fear they will be lower. Weak demand has led to retailers cutting their ...
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The Guardian
Growing Wholesaler Finds Himself in Competition With Clients
New York Times
He disregarded the rumblings of the looming recession, as well as the industry's old-school way of selling to retail stores through representatives. When his first four containers of outdoor furniture arrived from China, Mr. Shvartsman became a one-man ...
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New York Times
Retail and Fast Food Workers Strike in Chicago's Magnificent Mile
The Nation.
But beginning at 5:30 A.M. today, fast food and retail workers there have gone on strike, following New York City fast food workers who walked off the job in November and again earlier this month demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
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Axis Bank: Retail strategy playing out well
Business Standard
Axis Bank's retail-focused strategy has played out very well during FY13. At the start of the financial year, there were asset quality concerns as several sectors were under severe stress. Till last year, exposure to the retail segment was relatively ...
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Business Standard
Retail sales up 5% in February - Star Phoenix
StarPhoenix
"Record retail numbers are a major contributor to GDP growth," Economy Minister Bill Boyd said in a news release. "A strong economy bolsters higher consumer confidence, which in turn boosts retail sales, leads to job creation and provides attractive ...
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Samsung to expand retail presence in US
Computerworld
IDG News Service - Samsung is making an aggressive sales push in the U.S. market by expanding into thousands of third-party retail outlets where dedicated staff will sell and provide advice on the company's smartphones, tablets and entertainment products.
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No plans to open retail stores in India: J Sainsbury's plc
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: J Sainsbury's plc, one of UK's leading retailers, on Wednesday said it has no plans to open its outlets in India, contrary to a claim by India's Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma about the chain expressing interest to set up stores ...
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Economic Times
Many global retailers eyeing India: Anand Sharma
Economic Times
Global retailers, including Tesco and Sainsbury's , have expressed keen interest in setting up multi-brand retail stores in the country, commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma said on Tuesday. NEW DELHI: Global retailers, including Tesco and ...
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Economic Times
Sprint Delays Retail Launch for Samsung Galaxy S4
All Things Digital
"Unfortunately, due to unexpected inventory challenges from Samsung, we will be slightly delayed with our full product launch." The No. 3 U.S. carrier still expects to make it available online and via phone sales Saturday, with retail-store launches ...
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UPDATE 2-Jones Group slashes US retail stores, shares rise
Reuters
To cut 18 pct of U.S. retail staff. * Estimates first-quarter EPS of about $0.15 vs est $0.25. * Estimates first-quarter sales of about $1 bln vs est $997.4 mln. * Shares up 2 percent in early trading. April 24 (Reuters) - Jones Group Inc, the fashion ...
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UK retail sales fall unexpectedly in April - CBI
Reuters
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - British retail sales fell in April for the first time in eight months, a survey by the Confederation of British Industry showed on Wednesday. The sales balance in the CBI's monthly distributive trades survey dropped to -1 ...
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Retail sales strong, hospitality still struggling
Willcox Range News
In January, inflation-adjusted retail sales in Cochise County were up, while accommodation and restaurant and bar sales were down, compared to same month of 2012—a continuation of the trend seen in recent months. Countywide retail sales were up 6.4 ...
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Heathrow Airport retail income maintains increases but pace of growth slows
MoodieReport
Heathrow Airport's retail income increased +2.9% year-on-year to £107 million in the three months ended 31 March 2013, Heathrow (SP) Limited (formerly BAA (SP) Limited) said today. The key figure of net retail income per passenger climbed by +1.2% to ...
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