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THE NEW FORTY Feel twice as smart...
In the vein of better late than never I have to give a shout out to Big Lots! today. I learned while looking at their website that they actually have a line item in their menu specifically designated ...
Posted on 3/11/13 at 11:20 AM
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NORTH DAKOTA How is my premium spent?
We know health care insurance isn't cheap - but do you know how your premium dollars are spent? Suprised? Not? What do you think? We're still listening....
Posted on 2/13/12 at 11:19 AM
SUNDOG: MARKETING + TECHNOLOGY Old Navy Acting Brand New
Clothing retailer Old Navy is acting anything but old. Their new ad campaign partners with the song-identifying app Shazam to merge their television advertising with mobile and their website, with ve...
Posted on 4/8/11 at 8:16 AM
THE VIEW FROM THE EDGE OF TOWN Where Has Mainstreet Gone?
This is a bit of memory jogging for this post. My memory of Lisbon, North Dakota's mainstreet as it was in its' prime, not as it is in its' apparent state of decay. I grew up on the east side of ...
Posted on 9/21/09 at 7:53 AM
Shopper ‘types’ mark holiday season 
There’s the bargain hunter who times deals. The midnight buyer who stays up late for discounts. The returner who gets buyer’s remorse. And the “me” shopper who self-gifts.
By Anne D’innocenzio , December 31, 2011
Gift cards extend retail’s holiday cheer
Gift-card spending rose to nearly 18 percent of total holiday spending this year, the highest percentage since 2006 and up from 14.6 percent last year and 13.1 percent in 2009, according to a consumer-tracking survey by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
By Andria Cheng , December 31, 2011
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Round 2 begins
Christmas is over, but the pursuit of post-Christmas bargains and the dash to exchange unwanted gifts will likely keep Grand Forks stores busy after the lights and decorations are packed away for another year.
December 25, 2011
Last-minute buyers top off strong shopping season
It's that time for caroling, eggnog, holiday cheer — and for some, a frantic dash to the mall. Last-minute shoppers hit stores on Christmas Eve in a surge that is expected to top off an unexpectedly strong holiday shopping season.
By Mae Anderson , December 24, 2011
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Take that back! Returns are big for the holidays
People who rushed to snag discounts on TVs, toys and other gifts are quickly returning them for much-needed cash. The shopping season started out strong for stores, but it looks like the spending binge has given way to a holiday hangover.
By Anne D'Innocenzio , December 14, 2011
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Shoppers snap up Cyber Monday deals
Online sales on Cyber Monday, which was started in 2005 by a retail trade group to encourage Americans to shop online on the Monday after Thanksgiving, were up mid-afternoon by 15 percent from a year ago, according to data from IBM Benchmark. Meanwhile, sales from mobile devices were up 7.4 percent. The group did not give dollar amounts.
By Mae Anderson , November 28, 2011
A robust start to holiday shopping
More Americans hunted for bargains this past weekend than ever before as retailers lured them online and into stores with big discounts and an earlier-than-usual start to the holiday shopping season.
By Anne D’innocenzio , November 27, 2011
Online sale tax: Prospect of state collection grows via legislative effort
The momentum is building nearly two decades after the U.S. Supreme Court barred states from requiring out-of-state companies to collect in-state taxes on sales. But the court left the door open for Congress to allow such collection through legislation.
By Jim Puzzanghera , November 11, 2011
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Fighting Sioux attire: A transition with some uncertainty
Caps, shirts, jerseys and other clothing bearing the name and distinctive logo are likely to be popular Christmas gifts for at least one more season, but it's unclear what happens after that.
By Chuck Haga , November 09, 2011
Deer hunt good for Minnesota's economy
The DNR estimates it pumps $458 million into the state's economy each year, including $260 million in retail sales.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2011
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Best Buy offering free shipping for online purchases during holiday season
For the Richfield, Minn.-based consumer electronics retailer, the offer raises the bar on what promises to be a fiercely competitive season.
By Tom Webb , October 26, 2011
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Leap reported for Target's September revenue
Target has been expanding its low-price and fresh grocery products, and groceries were one of the biggest sellers during the month. Beauty products and clothing were also strong sellers.
By Associated Press , October 06, 2011
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U.S retail trade group foresees modest holiday sales rise
It would be smaller than 2010's 5.2 percent increase, but it's higher than the average increase for November and December over the past 10 years, the National Retail Federation says.
By Anne D'innocenzio , October 06, 2011
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Target joins Best Buy, Office Max, Radio Shack as Barnes & Noble's Nook sellers
E-Readers and tablet computers are expected to be big sellers this holiday season. The Nook competes with Amazon.com's Kindle e-book reader and its new Kindle Fire e-book reader, which also includes Web browsing and movie-streaming capabilities.
By Associated Press , October 03, 2011
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL 'CON-FLATION'? Some retailers accused of cheap tweaks to justify price increases
Some are using less fabric and calling it the new look. Others are adding cheap stitching and trumpeting it as a redesign. And the buttons on that blouse? Chances are you're not going to think it's worth paying several dollars more for the shirt just to have them.
By Anne D'Innocenzio , August 19, 2011
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