May 22, 2013

Senators unveil deal on gun sales background check

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two pivotal senators announced a bipartisan deal Wednesday on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama’s drive to curb firearms violence. Top Headlines

Senators unveil deal on gun sales background check

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two pivotal senators announced a bipartisan deal Wednesday on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama’s drive to curb firearms violence. Top Headlines

Senators unveil deal on gun sales background check

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two pivotal senators announced a bipartisan deal Wednesday on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama’s drive to curb firearms violence. Top Headlines

Sales Are Like Drugs. What Happens When A Store Wants Customers To Quit?

JC Penney’s new CEO came in with a bold strategy: No more sales or coupons. It didn’t work. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Sales Of Existing Homes Hit Five-Year High In 2012

The housing market continues to show signs that it’s on the mend. Both sales and prices are up from a year ago. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Toyota retakes global auto sales crown from GM

DETROIT (AP) — Toyota has once again dethroned General Motors as the world’s top-selling automaker. Top Headlines

Retail Workers Bear Brunt Of Sluggish Holiday Sales

Early sales numbers suggest it was a disappointing holiday season for retailers, and slow holiday sales mean fewer opportunities for retail workers hoping to make holiday temp jobs permanent. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

US holiday retail sales growth weakest since 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. holiday retail sales this year grew at the weakest pace since 2008, when the nation was in a deep recession. In 2012, the shopping season was disrupted by bad weather and consumers’ rising uncertainty about the economy. Top Headlines

Cyber Monday likely to be busiest online sales day

NEW YORK (AP) — Black Friday is a distant memory. Small Business Saturday is long gone. Now, it’s Cyber Monday’s turn. Top Headlines

Thanksgiving steals sales from Black Friday

Thanksgiving shopping took a noticeable bite out of Black Friday’s start to the holiday season, as the latest survey found retail sales in stores fell slightly from last year. Top Headlines