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Profit squeeze means prices to rise

CINCINNATI (AP) — Shoppers can expect some higher prices as the makers of toothpaste, soap and other everyday household products see their profit margins pinched by rising ingredient costs.

January 28, 2011

N.D. spent decades fighting over the right to shop on Sunday

January 1981, Chester Reiten, then a Minot state legislator, delivered a fiery speech on the Senate floor. He warned of rising greed, diminished worship, fractured families and “the final nail in the coffin” of rural North Dakota.

By BY MARINO ECCHER FORUM COMMUNICATIONS CO. , January 24, 2011

Less worried about layoffs, jobholders spend more

WASHINGTON (AP) — A steady decline in layoffs is giving the vast majority of adults who have jobs the confidence to spend more freely and help energize the economy. They no longer worry so much about losing their jobs.

January 10, 2011

December increase seals strong holiday for retail

NEW YORK — The holiday shopping season was the best since 2006, as a strong November more than offset spending that tapered off in late December.

By By Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press , January 07, 2011

Holiday retail sales push stocks higher

NEW YORK — Strong retail sales and a healthy reading on the housing market helped stocks start December with a two-day winning streak. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 106 points. Combined with a 249-point gain Wednesday, the Dow has had its best two-day run since July 7-8. Major retailers reported sales in November that were stronger than analysts expected. Increased spending during the holiday season would be a strong signal that consumers are feeling more confident.

By By David K. Randall, The Associated Press , December 03, 2010

Discounts keep retailers in business

NEW YORK — A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don’t seem to be enough to get Walmart shoppers to bite these days, and other chains are worried Americans won’t be in the mood to spend in the months ahead, which are critical for those companies.

By By Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press , August 18, 2010

Stocks fall after drop in retail shares

A late-day slide left stocks lower Thursday following a disappointing forecast from department store chain Kohl’s and a drop in financial shares.

May 14, 2010

Economic rebound gains strength

Shoppers and businesses are feeling better about the recovery. That was the encouraging message from a trio of economic reports Wednesday — and from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who told lawmakers that the country’s modest rebound is sustainable.

April 15, 2010

Shoppers hand retailers Easter cash

Shoppers are finally coming out of hibernation. Better weather and an earlier Easter enticed Americans to shell out for spring clothes in March, the fourth straight month of gains for retail sales. Target, Macy’s, Gap and the parent of Victoria’s Secret all beat Wall Street expectations.

April 09, 2010

Letter to the editor: Jamestown would be better with a pet store, hobby shop

I feel that Jamestown needs a pet store and a hobby shop. I feel that Jamestown needs those things so we don’t have to drive all the way to Fargo or Bismarck to get one little thing.

By Joshua Kostal , March 20, 2010

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Retail-sales report offers surprise

Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from racking up purchases. The advance, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum.

March 13, 2010

Economy improving as retail sales climb

The economy is showing renewed strength as retail sales surged last month and factory orders also increased. Such gains could lead to more hiring — if they can be sustained.

March 05, 2010

Retail sales gains could boost growth

A modestly better-than-expected report on retail sales for January could suggest stronger economic growth in coming months. But this week’s severe snowstorms will likely depress activity in February.

By By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press , February 13, 2010

Sunday holiday less of a boost

Sunday holiday less of a boost Valentine’s Day is typically one of the three busiest holidays for many businesses like jewelry stores, flower shops and restaurants. The holiday falls on a Sunday this year, and depending on the business, the day of the week can make Cupid’s arrow hit or miss.

February 13, 2010

Retail sales show signs of life

A firm stand on prices and a surge of last-minute holiday shoppers gave retailers a big present: modest December sales gains and healthy profits, a big improvement from last year’s Christmas catastrophe. Many retailers raised their fourth-quarter outlooks Thursday. A big reason why: Stores never had to resort to drastic price-cutting after keeping inventories lean.

January 08, 2010

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