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January US Auto Sales To Jump As Top Automakers Expect Better Year Ahead

A strong 2013 start is expected when automakers release January sales figures Friday after the best December since the 2008-09 recession.

Amazon 4Q Earnings Preview: Regaining Profit But Outlook Will Be Key

When Amazon.com reports fourth-quarter results later Tuesday, investors expect the company will return to profitable operations.

Barnes & Noble Closing Stores: One Third Of Stores To Shutter In The Next Decade, Says Executive

Bookstore chain Barnes & Noble plans to close at least 20 stores per year for the next 10 years.

Organized Tide Detergent Thefts Prompt Colorado Retail Stores To Retaliate With Locks and Extra Surveillance

Stores in Colorado have opted to lock up their Tide products as well as have undercover security guards patrol detergent aisles to combat organized retail crime rings from stealing their inventory.

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US Retail Sales Rise More-Than-Expected In December

The retail sales rise was the highest since Sept. - suggesting that the world's No. 1 economy ended 2012 with more of a bang than a whimper.

Best Buy Holiday Sales Were Down, But With Some Indication CEO Hubert Joly’s Rescue Strategy Is Having A Positive Effect

Best Buy saw negative growth in sales over the recently ended holiday sales season, but the bleeding was less than expected.

Future Uncertain For Sears Holding As Edward Lampert Takes The Helm Of Company He Hasn't Fixed

Seven years and five CEOs later, Sears and Kmart aren't getting any better. And the man blamed for the problems is now at the helm.

US Holiday Shopping Numbers Lowest Since 2008

Sales of electronics, clothing, jewelry and home goods in the two months to Christmas increased by a tad 0.7 percent.

US Holiday Retail Sales Growth - Hurt By Superstorm Sandy, ‘Fiscal Cliff’ - Weakest Since 2008, May Signal Weak 2013

Holiday sales are a crucial indicator of the economy's strength. And an early indicator is lowering the odds for a happy new year.

Microsoft Hails Retail Store Strategy; 6 More Coming Soon

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) said its new retail store network was a holiday success; the company plans to open six more soon.

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Japan’s Faltering Business Condition Persists

Japan’s business conditions in the manufacturing sector continue to falter as the weak global economic situation is affecting its economy.

Latest US Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Are Worried, Cautious

U.S. retail spending rose less than expected last month and stayed at roughly the same level it has been at since September.

Is It A Hit? Microsoft Ups Pace Of Surface Shipments

Is it a hit? Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) boosted production of its $499 Surface tablet, rival to the iPad from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).

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'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Makes Holiday Gifts A Little More Erotic For Some Revelers

It seems the “Fifty Shades of Grey” phenomenon is having an effect on gift buying this holiday season.

India Retail: Nationalist MPs Say Wal-Mart's DC Lobbying Amounts To Bribery

Opponents of foreign big-box retail in India claim Wal-Mart's engagement with Capitol Hill amounts to corruption.

FDI In India Retail: Parliament Backs Delhi's Move To Let States Decide On Foreign Retail Competition

India's parliament backed premier Singh's move to let states decide whether to allow transnational retail companies into their markets.

Google Is Big Winner In '12 Cybershopping Gains: Expert

Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), the No. 1 search engine, seems to be the winner in 2012 cybershopping gains, said Eric Best, Mercent CEO.

Green Monday Forecast: Online Buying Spree Will Break Last Year's Record

The Monday after Thanksgiving might be the biggest day for online shopping, but the second Monday in December is right behind it.

Film And TV Tax Credits Support 28K Jobs For New Yorkers, Report Says

A new report published by the MPAA shows the economic impact of New York state's popular tax incentive program for film and TV producers.

Groupon Tries To Attract Restaurants With A New Point-Of-Sale Feature For Its Merchant Offerings

NCR's $650 Million Retalix Buy Latest Software Consolidation

Is anything left to buy now that NCR Corp. NYSE: NCR) has agreed to acquire Israel's Retalix (Nasdaq: RTLX)?

US Small Retailers Could See Sales Shrink This Year: Survey

Larger retailers have seen robust sales growth this past year, but for smaller job creators, the post-recession rebound may have ended.

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Japan’s Retail Sales Decline 1.2% In October

Japan’s retail sales fell in October compared to those in the same month last year, indicating a faltering consumer spending which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity.