Tag Archives: Retail

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  Twinkies’ future could be union-free

  The new owners of Hostess are starting up production again. But there’s no mention of labor unions.
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  J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson out after troubled tenure

  The troubled department-store chain announced late Monday that Johnson is stepping down and leaving the company after just a year and a half.
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  Lamplighter coffee shop to open in Scott’s Addition

  There’ll soon be a new way to get a caffeine fix in Scott’s Addition.
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  Area businesses compete with big-box stores on Small Business Saturday

  Carytown merchants try to lure customers into their shops and away from big-box stores.
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  Extreme couponer says she was beaten up by store manager

  The incident, which happened Wednesday at the Dollar Tree in Germantown, was caught on video.
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  Your total Black Friday guide for shops, hours, ad and tips

  Some Black Friday sales start Thursday before you have a chance to get into the leftovers.
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  Walmart Black Friday 2012 ad offers some whoppers

  Walmart is also offering a Black Friday guarantee. If you are inside the store between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
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  Grocery app allows online order and home delivery schedule

  Instead of consumers going to the store on the way home from work, online grocer Peapod has temporarily brought the store to them.
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  Toys R’ Us will match competitors prices this Christmas

  In its latest retail strategy ahead of the holiday shopping season, Toys R Us will match its prices against competing retailers
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  New Walmart may be coming to Henrico’s West End

  For the second time this year, plans are underway to bring the retail giant to Henrico. Neighbors weigh in on it.
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  Broad Appetit success one sign of industry sizzle

  Virginia restaurants are expected to register $13.3 billion in sales in 2012, a big spike, according to the National Restaurant Association.