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8 Major Retailers Planning Multiple Store Closings in 2013

John McKay — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:42:42 +0000

USA Today released a report late last week listing the top eight retailers planning major store closings in 2013 due to the struggling economy and financial instability.

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What's the REAL Reason So Many Stores Now Have 'Black Thursday?'

John McKay — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:54:23 +0000

We kind of saw it creeping up on us last year, but this year it's in full force.

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Now Broadcasting from the Mid-Columbia Wine & Spirits Studio! [SLIDE SHOW]

John McKay — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:30:01 +0000

Newstalk 870 was on site for the ribbon cutting at Mid-Columbia Wine & Spirits' new Kennewick location last Friday. The business is now sponsoring KFLD's studio so starting this week we'll be sending you Conservative Radio from the Mid-Columbia Wine & Spirits Studio!

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Walmart Rolls Out Smaller 'Express' Stores — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:00:43 +0000

Because Walmart doesn’t yet blanket enough of the US (and beyond), the retailer is now rolling out smaller versions of itself called Walmart Express stores. And they already seem quite profitable.

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What Happens to Unredeemed Gift Cards?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:00:38 +0000

The holidays may be over, but chances are you’ve got a constant reminder: a gift card. Gift cards are always a popular choice for holiday gifts, so you’d think more of them would actually be redeemed — but experts believe at least $2 billion worth of the cards given last year will never see a cash register.

So what happens to all that money?

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How Much Did We NOT Like Our Christmas Gifts? Try 49 Billion Worth

John McKay — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:39:25 +0000

retailers set for huge days of returns, exchanges.

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What Will It Take to Get Holiday Shoppers to Buy More? Discounts? Maybe

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:00:37 +0000

Since a new survey shows more than a third of Americans have already finished their holiday buying, analysts say retailers need to cut prices to the bone if they want people to keep shopping.

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