China’s economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target
HONG KONG -- China's economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday,...
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Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
WASHINGTON -- It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending...
Ex-porn shop worker wants defamation claim lodged by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A former porn shop worker who was accused by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of defamation...
US shoppers spent more at retailers last month despite higher prices
WASHINGTON -- Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock...
Listeria recall grows to 12M pounds of meat, poultry; some sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds and...
Walgreens to close 1,200 US stores as chain attempts to steady operations at home
Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role...
Eggnog before Thanksgiving? Shoppers eager for a new season scramble retail calendars
NEW YORK -- After sipping pumpkin spiced lattes in August and putting up Halloween decorations in late September, Samantha Kowalczyk...
Next Week: United Airlines earnings, retail sales, housing starts
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week.SPOTLIGHT ON UNITEDUnited Airlines delivers its...
The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
NEW YORK -- U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down this week when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers...
Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season
Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season, but fewer seasonal employees are expected to be taken on this...
