Birmingham designer taps into Web market Detroit News
BIRMINGHAM -- Veronica Golubovic loves clothing, whether it is haute couture or hot off the discount rack. But the one thing she could not abide was shopping online.
Revival on Internet puts Montgomery Ward back in business Seattle Post-Intelligencer
CHICAGO -- There is life after death -- at least in retail.
Opportunities abound to give this holiday season Nevada Appeal
What an outstanding response we received for the Volunteer's of America Children's Shelter from Starbuck's Roasting Plant in Douglas to the Prestige Car Wash here in Carson and St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.
Getting off the hook Anchorage Daily News
If all goes well, 30-year-old Stephanie Rushing will never again hustle on the dark streets of Anchorage. Her 12-year career as a prostitute here will end. So, too, her debilitating addiction to crack cocaine.
BSU expects bowl will bea winner for academics The Idaho Statesman
Bob Kustra's been busy the last few weeks. As Boise State University's football team heads to the Fiesta Bowl, suddenly he's doing interviews with some of the nation's largest newspapers.
AREA BRIEFS Dallas Morning News
The Mesquite Symphony Orchestra and Mesquite Social Services are partnering to provide food, clothing and toys to the needy.
Discount e-tailer still hopes for buzz Los Angeles Times
Online pioneer Bluefly sells more fashionable duds but stubborn red ink threatens the firm.
FOP Kids & Cops program makes holiday a little brighter CentralOhio.com
MARION - Eight-year-old Makayla Chandler loves the color red. "No, red!" she said as Officer Shane Gosnel with the Marion Police Department held up a pink sweater for her approval.
Return Fraud Earns Retailers' Wrath Washington Post
Are you a serial returner? By that I mean, do you routinely return items, especially holiday gifts? If so, be forewarned. Some retailers have resorted to using a computer database to track customer returns and catch fraudulent or excessive returns. Return fraud, which by the way includes bringing back used merchandise for a full refund, will cost retailers $3.5 billion this holiday season,
Faith-based garage keeps cars of low-income drivers running strong The Columbian
For Carroll Bonaiuto, having a car that runs well is about more than convenience. It's about safety. As an older single woman, one of her greatest fears is being left stranded and vulnerable by a broken-down car. Those fears were amplified when she got an estimate to repair her vehicle: $1,100.
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