Mobile use drives US holiday shopping gains (Update)
Americans are turning to their mobile devices for deals to kick off the holiday shopping season, with retail trends increasingly upended by ever-present smartphones.
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Nov 28, 2016
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With early deals, how much will Cyber Monday buyers spend?
Millions of Americans paused during the Monday after Thanksgiving to check out online deals and check off people on their holiday gift list. But so-called Cyber Monday may be in danger of losing its online sales title.
Business
Nov 28, 2016
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Wal-Mart kicks off Cyber Monday on Friday
Cyber Monday is starting earlier and earlier.
Business
Nov 21, 2016
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Research groups predict robust online holiday shopping
After a tumultuous presidential election, will Americans be ready to shop for the holidays? Research firms are predicting robust growth for online shopping, at least.
Business
Nov 17, 2016
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Wal-Mart plans to slow new store openings, invest in online
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to slow its new store openings and pour more money into its online efforts, technology and store remodels, the company said Thursday.
Business
Oct 6, 2016
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Breach in fishing license system exposes data in Northwest
A breach in a vendor's system that processes online sales of hunting and fishing licenses in Idaho, Oregon and Washington state exposed several million records containing buyers' personal information, officials said Friday.
Security
Aug 27, 2016
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Exploding hoverboards on EU list of 'made in China' horrors
From exploding hoverboards to cancer-causing children's pyjamas, the EU on Monday warned of a tide of dangerous products for sale with most still coming from China.
Business
Apr 25, 2016
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Holiday sales rose 3 percent below 3.7 percent gain
Holiday shoppers flocked online during the critical holiday shopping season, but overall sales in November and December were disappointing.
Business
Jan 15, 2016
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Even the Amish are going online to make sales
With the explosion of online shopping, few can deny the power of the Internet.
Business
Jan 8, 2016
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Holiday sales pattern skews online; malls lose some luster (Update)
More often shoppers are making the decision to sit on their couches rather than head to stores this holiday season.
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Dec 18, 2015
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