Holiday Business Wrap-Up
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Description: As the holiday retail seasons winds to a close, we talk with economist Michael Niemira about who is in the black, who is not, and why.
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Vendors know their route for the holidays: the mass market.
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This season&#39;s dismal holiday-sales numbers may be hiding strong results from online operations, home improvement, consumer electronics and luxury stores that can offset the nation&#39;s mall malaise.
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The holiday shopping season ended better than it started, and most retailers are on track to meet humble sales goals, though many hope for an extra boost the week after Christmas as consumers cash in gift cards.
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It always seems a little premature to talk about the holiday season while the Thanksgiving menu is still in the planning stages, but there&#39;ll be plenty of discussion on Wall Street about December and shopping this week as top retailers report their
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Companies may still be trying to trim  costs and job cuts remain a threat, but in one area  belts are  being loosened a bit -- there are more holiday parties for  staff this year.
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Stocks finished mixed in post-holiday trading Friday as Wall Street meandered through a shortened session. The major indexes ended the week higher as investors looked forward to the results of the first weekend of holiday shopping and a key jobs report next week.
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Products coming this holiday season also include new photo printers.
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There are no more big holidays looming over the horizon. Whew... Glad that's over!!  "cheesecake" PS: If I could be Emperor of the Universe for five minutes I'd outlaw all holidays in November, December and January and would declare that everybody should be nice to everyone all the time, no matter what season it is!
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Wilson usually makes a fair share of his livelihood during December, taking his animals to Christmas events around the Southeast. This year, his business has been hurt by travel restrictions from states trying
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The holidays are here, and investors are wondering: Will Santa put some jingle in their pockets this year? So far, so good. Since President George W. Bush&#39;s Nov. 2 reelection, the stock market has roared, sending
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The holidays give the coffeehouse's sales a boost.
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The musical gear specialist rocks the holidays to cap off a turnaround year.
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Food, friends, and elf figurines add up. Here's some advice on how to handle the holiday tab.
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Caveats to keep in mind while holiday shopping online.
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Last-minute shoppers saved the Christmas season for retailers with a surge of spending last week. Sales were up 11.6 percent for the week compared with last year, according to ShopperTrak.
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By Mick Zawislak Daily Herald Staff Writer  The holiday shopping season has begun and many purchases will be made online. Finding merchants you can trust and taking steps to protect your privacy are important this time of year, according to the Chicago Better Business Bureau.