WALL STREET: Holiday spending key for investors Detroit Free Press
With December under way, Wall Street might begin counting down the number of shopping days left -- not until the holidays, but until retailers can say with certainty how the shopping season fared and whether consumer spending held up as hoped.
News 12 This Morning Local Update - December 4, 2006 News 12 Augusta
Woman loses home in fire; man wanted in kidnapping, assault of Aiken woman; possible bond hearing this week for Thomson murder suspect; high advance voting numbers for runoff; Christmas trees for troops; getting gifts to troops.
Kroger profit, sales rise; lifts outlook Market Watch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Kroger Co., the nation's largest supermarket operator, on Tuesday reported higher third-quarter income and sales, helped by remodeled stores and more competitive pricing.
Corrections, clarifications The Prairie Advocate
In "West Carroll looks to tort funds for help with unemployment claims" on p.7 of the Nov. 29, 2006 issue, the Prairie Advocate incorrectly said the Carroll County Board had rejected putting tax caps on the ballot.
Sales warning worries retailers Daily Bulletin
NEW YORK - Wal-Mart's holiday sales used to be the retail industry's gold standard. Through a mixture of bad judgment and economic woes like a crumbling housing market and higher gas prices, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. tripped this year.
Study tips ensure a good finals week Advance Titan
The holidays are so close that students are just about running out of their classrooms to head home, but it’s not over until it’s over. That means finals are just a few lectures away, and it’s time to really hit the books.
Thanks for generous support Chico Enterprise-Record
We at the Chico Community Shelter Partnership would like to thank the many sponsors and donors of the 4th Annual Christmas Tree Auction and Holiday Festival, benefiting the Torres Community Shelter.
Snow business in Bulgaria and Switzerland Belfast Telegraph
When it comes to winter destinations, Bulgaria and Switzerland are increasingly stealing the show. Stephen Wood finds out why
Tiptoeing Around Wal-Mart Forbes
When the world's largest retailer backs off a market, it creates opportunities for competitors.
Wet Seal November Sales Up Sharply AP via Yahoo! Finance
Teen clothing retailer Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday November same-store sales rose 5.5 percent surpassed expectations on Wall Street, where analysts were looking for a 4 percent gain, according to Thomson Financial.
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