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Early data shows strong Black Friday
CHICAGO — The holiday shopping season got off to a surprisingly solid start, according to data released today by a research firm. But the sales boost during the post-Thanksgiving shopathon came at the expense of profits as the nation’s retailers had to slash prices to attract the crowds in a season that is expected to be the weakest in decades.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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CHICAGO — The holiday shopping season got off to a surprisingly solid start, according to data released today by a research firm. But the sales boost during the post-Thanksgiving shopathon came at the expense of profits as the nation’s retailers had to slash prices to attract the crowds in a season that is expected to be the weakest in decades.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Fargo mall sees record shoppers
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s biggest shopping mall saw a record number of shoppers on Black Friday.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s biggest shopping mall saw a record number of shoppers on Black Friday.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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U.S. shoppers out in force, but cautious
NEW YORK — Shoppers, who had snapped their wallets shut since September, turned out in force Friday to grab deals on the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, but it was clear worries about the economy tempered buying.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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NEW YORK — Shoppers, who had snapped their wallets shut since September, turned out in force Friday to grab deals on the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, but it was clear worries about the economy tempered buying.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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N.D. shoppers pour into stores
BISMARCK — North Dakota shoppers poured into the stores early on the day after Thanksgiving, many of them with few worries about the leaner financial times around the country.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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BISMARCK — North Dakota shoppers poured into the stores early on the day after Thanksgiving, many of them with few worries about the leaner financial times around the country.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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Two dead after shots fired in SoCal toy store
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Two men pulled guns and shot each other to death in a crowded toy store Friday after the women with them erupted into a bloody brawl, witnesses said. Scared shoppers fled, but no one else was hurt.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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PALM DESERT, Calif. — Two men pulled guns and shot each other to death in a crowded toy store Friday after the women with them erupted into a bloody brawl, witnesses said. Scared shoppers fled, but no one else was hurt.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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Sales meet GF retailers' expectations
Black Friday turned out OK for some Grand Forks retailers. At SuperTarget, store manager Roberta Manaigre said it had been an “awesome day so far,” with many shoppers stocking up on home electronics and toys.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Black Friday turned out OK for some Grand Forks retailers. At SuperTarget, store manager Roberta Manaigre said it had been an “awesome day so far,” with many shoppers stocking up on home electronics and toys.
Saturday, November, 29, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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We asked Black Friday shoppers: How early did you get up for holiday deals?
Scarlett Henry, St. Louis Park, Minn.:
I was up at 5 o’clock. Then I turned the alarm off.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Scarlett Henry, St. Louis Park, Minn.:
I was up at 5 o’clock. Then I turned the alarm off.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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ATVs, off-road motorcycle stolen from dealership
Two all-terrain vehicles, an off-road motorcycle and a few thousand dollars worth of accessories have been reported stolen from a Grand Forks dealership.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Two all-terrain vehicles, an off-road motorcycle and a few thousand dollars worth of accessories have been reported stolen from a Grand Forks dealership.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down
NEW YORK — A Wal-Mart worker was killed Friday when “out-of-control” shoppers desperate for bargains broke down the doors at a 5 a.m. sale. Other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue the man, and customers shouted angrily and kept shopping when store officials said they were closing because of the death, police and witnesses said.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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NEW YORK — A Wal-Mart worker was killed Friday when “out-of-control” shoppers desperate for bargains broke down the doors at a 5 a.m. sale. Other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue the man, and customers shouted angrily and kept shopping when store officials said they were closing because of the death, police and witnesses said.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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Minnesota stores see long lines on Black Friday
MINNEAPOLIS — Black Friday shoppers — many mindful of the economy — lined up outside Minnesota stores and malls before dawn in hopes of grabbing deals as the unofficial holiday shopping season began.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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MINNEAPOLIS — Black Friday shoppers — many mindful of the economy — lined up outside Minnesota stores and malls before dawn in hopes of grabbing deals as the unofficial holiday shopping season began.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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Black Friday shoppers out in force, but cautious
NEW YORK — Shoppers, who had snapped their wallets shut since September, flocked to stores before dawn Friday to grab deals on everything from TVs to toys on the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, feared to be the weakest in decades.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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NEW YORK — Shoppers, who had snapped their wallets shut since September, flocked to stores before dawn Friday to grab deals on everything from TVs to toys on the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, feared to be the weakest in decades.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Associated Press - News
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BLACK FRIDAY: Retailers say they're 'cautiously optimistic'
The official start to the holiday shopping season is Friday, and the big question for retailers in the Grand Forks region will be whether shoppers react to news of the dismal national economy or news of the not-so-dismal local economy.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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The official start to the holiday shopping season is Friday, and the big question for retailers in the Grand Forks region will be whether shoppers react to news of the dismal national economy or news of the not-so-dismal local economy.
Friday, November, 28, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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GNR or not, a vote for ‘Democracy’
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel in four years. The Beatles released all of their albums in seven. Axl Rose has been working on the new Guns N’ Roses record for 13 years, and while history will judge how his musical odyssey stacks up to those other creative efforts, the simple arrival Sunday of “Chinese Democracy” — after countless firings, hirings, leaked tracks, false starts and dashed hopes — rates as the rock ‘n’ roll event of the decade.
Thursday, November, 27, 2008 - The Boston Globe - Entertainment
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Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel in four years. The Beatles released all of their albums in seven. Axl Rose has been working on the new Guns N’ Roses record for 13 years, and while history will judge how his musical odyssey stacks up to those other creative efforts, the simple arrival Sunday of “Chinese Democracy” — after countless firings, hirings, leaked tracks, false starts and dashed hopes — rates as the rock ‘n’ roll event of the decade.
Thursday, November, 27, 2008 - The Boston Globe - Entertainment
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Tips for holiday shopping
The Better Business Bureaus of Minnesota and North Dakota want holiday shoppers to arm themselves with good information before they hurry out to grab their treasures.
Thursday, November, 27, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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The Better Business Bureaus of Minnesota and North Dakota want holiday shoppers to arm themselves with good information before they hurry out to grab their treasures.
Thursday, November, 27, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Reclaiming Thanksgiving: Day after holiday is 1st national Native American Heritage Day observance
Prairie Rose Seminole’s family once observed the traditional Thanksgiving celebration, including the obligatory turkey dinner and trimmings. But after the Fargo woman began embracing her traditional Arikara and Lakota roots, Thanksgiving took on an aura that was more reflective than celebratory.
Monday, November, 24, 2008 - The Forum - News
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Prairie Rose Seminole’s family once observed the traditional Thanksgiving celebration, including the obligatory turkey dinner and trimmings. But after the Fargo woman began embracing her traditional Arikara and Lakota roots, Thanksgiving took on an aura that was more reflective than celebratory.
Monday, November, 24, 2008 - The Forum - News
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Stores may see disappointing Black Friday sales
After pushing steep discounts throughout November that are usually reserved for the day after Thanksgiving, retailers from Kohl’s to Toys “R” Us are offering even bigger cuts and promotions for Black Friday in a frantic bid to pull in shoppers.
Saturday, November, 22, 2008 - Associated Press - Business
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After pushing steep discounts throughout November that are usually reserved for the day after Thanksgiving, retailers from Kohl’s to Toys “R” Us are offering even bigger cuts and promotions for Black Friday in a frantic bid to pull in shoppers.
Saturday, November, 22, 2008 - Associated Press - Business
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So many in bankruptcy, so many sharing stain
Is Chapter 11 the new business fad? It’s a legitimate question: In this dire economy, where the stigma of bankruptcy is fading fast, should more companies think about the benefits of taking the Chapter 11 plunge? Think of it as capitalism’s second chance. It’s certainly on the minds of GM, Chrysler and Ford, especially if the feds do not come up with bailout money soon.
Tuesday, November, 11, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - Business
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Is Chapter 11 the new business fad? It’s a legitimate question: In this dire economy, where the stigma of bankruptcy is fading fast, should more companies think about the benefits of taking the Chapter 11 plunge? Think of it as capitalism’s second chance. It’s certainly on the minds of GM, Chrysler and Ford, especially if the feds do not come up with bailout money soon.
Tuesday, November, 11, 2008 - Grand Forks Herald - Business
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Growing recession fears cause stocks, oil, gold to tank
The common denominator was growing fears that governments, central banks and finance ministers seem powerless to stop the deepening of a global recession that will slam corporate earnings and lead to deep job losses around the world.
Friday, October, 24, 2008 - Associated Press - Business
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The common denominator was growing fears that governments, central banks and finance ministers seem powerless to stop the deepening of a global recession that will slam corporate earnings and lead to deep job losses around the world.
Friday, October, 24, 2008 - Associated Press - Business
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U.S. stocks appear headed toward another sharply lower open
Dow plunges 185 points ahead of opening bell
Global markets continued the intense selling Friday. European bourses were hammered, with Britain's FTSE-100 down 7.3 percent, German's DAX down 7.7 percent, and France's CAC-40 down 7.5 percent. Asian stock markets plunged, with the Nikkei 225 down 9.6 percent and the Hang Seng lower by 7.2 percent.
Friday, October, 10, 2008 - Associated Press - Business
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Dow plunges 185 points ahead of opening bell
Global markets continued the intense selling Friday. European bourses were hammered, with Britain's FTSE-100 down 7.3 percent, German's DAX down 7.7 percent, and France's CAC-40 down 7.5 percent. Asian stock markets plunged, with the Nikkei 225 down 9.6 percent and the Hang Seng lower by 7.2 percent.
Friday, October, 10, 2008 - Associated Press - Business
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WALL STREET: In its worst week ever, the best showing
UPDATE - 4:05 P.M.
Wall Street capped its worst week ever with a wild session today that left stocks with a widely mixed finish. The Nasdaq composite index finished with a modest gain, while the Dow Jones industrials lost 128 points, a relatively mild drop after the blue chips fell 2,271 during the previous eight trading days.
Friday, October, 10, 2008 - Associated Press - Business
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UPDATE - 4:05 P.M.
Wall Street capped its worst week ever with a wild session today that left stocks with a widely mixed finish. The Nasdaq composite index finished with a modest gain, while the Dow Jones industrials lost 128 points, a relatively mild drop after the blue chips fell 2,271 during the previous eight trading days.
Friday, October, 10, 2008 - Associated Press - Business
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