Business Articles of Note

Wal-Mart finding little holiday cheer

Computer at work is being used to shop

How many people are shopping at work?

Dollar General to close 400 stores, open 300

Google to abandon its answer service

Penney, Kohl's battle it out

Baskin-Robbins vies to stay on toppings

Grocers' private labels gain market share

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Minimum wage hike nears in Illinois

RETAIL: Holiday spending up 3% from '05

Sony will give couple camcorder

Will your idea wash overseas?

Strategies for holiday business gifts

Jones Soda will switch to pure cane sugar

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Big boxes take a big bite of Cyber Monday

Generous incentives woo online shoppers

Sales soar for Overstock.com

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Retirees love freedom operating seasonal stores

Gourmet parties cook up good times for hosts

Retailers hope pace of sales continues

Wal-Mart to open retail stores in India

Web retailers selling idea of `Cyber Monday'

Oregon woodworker proud of his handcrafted apple presses

Discount e-tailer still hopes for buzz

Software Notebook: Microsoft hopes to spread Office's new look

Retail Notebook: Shades of New Orleans

Inside Entrepreneurship: 'Reverse merger' works, but it's costly

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Parents ponying up for pricey toys

2 lunch clubs to close doors in Chicago

Federated stumbles on Macy's switch as holiday looms

Macy's woos new customers

Utah one of top areas for women

Top 10 best locales for women entrepreneurs

Hurry! Stores roll back opening times

Colombia trade pact is decried

Academy inspires commerce in youth

Filling Pantries Without a Middleman

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Problems steal joy from company's holiday party

Delivering bad news never easy

Chili grower's crops find wide use

UPS raises rates for 2007 on ground, air, international shipments

Chamber chairman sees growthin area entering new phase (Boise)

Entrepreneurs show creativity at annual holiday craft fairs

176 Newspapers to Form a Partnership With Yahoo

No Substitute for Getting Personal, if You Want the Perfect Fit

'Legacy' carriers on the way back up

Retail Notebook: Husky, Cougar join up to outfit sports fans everywhere

For Web sites, a reason to give thanks

Black Friday to start earlier

Leaders consider Pacific free-trade zone

Franchise growth continues to soar

Holiday retailers can't wait

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Taco Bell to switch to trans fat-free oil

Scaling the heights

Showing a New Style, Department Stores Surge

Inside Entrepreneurship: Ease up on gas pedal in race to market

Online Retailers Can't Wait to Snare Shoppers

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Watch Cable TV on Your Cell Phone? Soon.

Judge: Craigslist not liable for ad content

McDonald's sets franchising push

Author offers cities planning tips to avoid big-box blues

Grocery stores add a gourmet touch

Why Roots Matter More

EBay limits sales of PS3 console

Business Articles of Note

IMPORTANT NOTE: Sorry, but there will be no articles of note from tomorrow November 3rd through November 15th. The Articles of Note will return on November 16th.

October retail sales are mixed

Grocers enter produce-safety debate

Selling Literature to Go With Your Lifestyle

A Web Site to Call Your Own

Vista, Office 2007 launch Nov. 30

Chip glut could lead to price cuts

Retailers tighten policies to stem return fraud

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Tortillas gaining ground in battle for bread aisle

Some of chain's restaurants to test trans-fat-free cooking oil

Wal-Mart bank bid is on life support

Lego running out of toys for holidays

New store, 10, caters to the 'fashion-forward'

University of Phoenix starts small business program

Franchises lure military veterans

Kohl's to sell decor by star of 'Cristina'

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