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Obama talks a good game - Sat, 16 Jul 2011 PST Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:44PMWASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is demanding a big long-term budget deal. He won’t sign anything less, he warns, asking, “If not now, when?” How about last December, when he ignored his own debt commission’s recommendations? How about February, when he presented a budget that increases debt by $10 trillion over the next decade? How about April, when he sought a debt-ceiling increase with ...
Alice Expands Manufacturer-to-Consumer Marketplace to Europe Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:01AMAlice.com, an ecommerce platform that lets manufacturers sell consumer packaged goods (CPG) directly to consumers, has merged with European company Koto.com, a Spanish company. Spain will be the first country to launch in the worldwide expansion.
Get to know JPPSOWA for July 14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:00AMDid you know?
Delivery Services Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:37AMWhen products meet customers, delivery service sets retailers apart.
Replenish Multi-Surface Cleaner Honored With Bronze International Design Excellence Award in the Category of Packaging ... Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:01PMReplenish, maker of an ultra-concentrated Multi-Surface Cleaner in a Reusable Bottle System, today announces that it has been honored with a Bronze International Design Excellence Award in the category of Packaging & Graphics.
The best online retailers – award shortlist announced Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:43AMThe 12 preliminary finalists in the Oracle World Retail Awards e-retailer categories were announced on June 29; the shortlisted websites were chosen by a panel of industry experts and selected for their high standard of retail performance.
U.S. Containerized Imports Up 7.2 Percent Year-to-Date, Drop in Consumer Goods Offset by Auto Parts Growth, JOC/PIERS ... Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:42PMU.S. imports measured by shipping volume grew 7.2 percent in the first five months of 2011 over the same period a year ago but the growth slowed down in May as economic expansion weakened, according to Journal of Commerce and PIERS Economist Mario O.
MEMBER CENTER: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:43AMNEWARK, N.J., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. imports measured by shipping volume grew 7.2 percent in the first five months of 2011 over the same period a year ago but the growth slowed down in May as economic expansion weakened, according to Journal of Commerce and PIERS Economist Mario O. Moreno.
Lt. Gov. Murray, Mayor Flanagan tour Fall River's State Pier Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:56PMState Pier, overshadowed by the Braga Bridge and, figuratively, by other waterfront revitalization efforts, is well-positioned for more usage thanks to ongoing infrastructure improvements, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said during a visit on Thursday.
Milanoo.com Sponsors Tourism Sweepstakes Valued at More Than $50,000 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:00AMExecutives with Milanoo.com this week unveiled a company-sponsored sweepstakes geared toward drawing interest in China's tourism industry. In all, over $50,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to thirty randomly selected winners.
‘We’re trying to be good stewards of tax dollars’ Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 9:41PMBAYOU GEORGE - The new metals program at the incinerator is far from Bay County's first dance with recycling.The county has come under heavy fire in previous years for not providing a comprehensive, curbside pickup recycling program. But the cost associated with such a venture would require...
Newegg Virtually Sweeps Computer Shopper's "2011 Shopper's Choice Awards" and Launches Major Branding Initiative to ... Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 7:00AMNewegg Inc., the largest pure-play technology focused retailer online, is proud to announce that it has once again received the highest honor of "Best Overall Online Store to Buy Tech" in Computer Shopper magazine's "2011 Shopper's Choice Awards" reader survey .
Air-quality regulators to study health effects of San Bernardino Rail Yard Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 2:10AMThe in-depth examination will try to determine whether the inland shipping hub has caused an increase in cancer and asthma in nearby low-income communities. Southern California air-quality regulators are sponsoring an in-depth study to determine if the San Bernardino Rail Yard, a major inland hub of goods shipped across the U.S., has caused an increase in cancer and asthma in the neighboring low ...
Moncton and Victoria next in line for postal strike Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 5:24PMThe union that represents 50,000 urban Canada Post workers says that its rotating 24-hour strikes will move to Victoria and Moncton, N.B., after the Crown corporation rejected the union's latest contract offer.
With PaperGoods.com, You Don't Have to Buy Warehouse Quantities to Get Warehouse Pricing Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:00AMWhether your needs for paper goods fill a shelf or a whole basement, now there's a way to get the lowest prices for paper products on the Internet, plus the convenience of at-home delivery: PaperGoods.com, the most complete source for every kind of household paper product on the Internet.
MEMBER CENTER: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 1:13PMThe Roundtable is where editors and experts meet to discuss key issues facing the global transportation and logistics community, from the highways to the high seas. It's an open forum, and you can comment on posts.
North Crow River News community calendar Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 11:02AMSupercross races FRIDAYS THROUGH MAY 20 - West Metro Motorsports is presenting Supercross Races at Corcoran Lions Park Fridays through May 20, at Corcoran Lions Park, County Rds. 10 and 101 in Corcoran. Gates open at 4 p.m., signup starts at 4 p.m., practice starts at 5:30 p.m. The races start at 7 p.m. and last about three hours. There will be 16 amateur classes, three cash classes and a pit ...
Steamboat briefs: Steamboat resident collects used goods for West Africa Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 10:15PMMamadou Niass, a Steamboat Springs resident of West African origin, is collecting used goods to send in a large shipping container to Sorimiale, Mauritania. Items such as bicycles, clothing, shoes, mattresses and other household goods that are in clean, working condition are appreciated.
Panic in the aisles Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 4:39PMWe have become frugal and this, together with growing online purchasing overseas, is hammering the local retail industry.
Panic in the aisles: where are the shoppers? Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 4:29PMWe have become frugal and this, together with growing online purchasing overseas, is hammering the local retail industry.
Slave Lake fire relief continues to pour in Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 12:32PMA second collection of relief items for evacuees of the Slave Lake fires is being gathered at both Hanna and Drumheller IGAs to be shipped off to those who lost their homes.
The rise and rise of online retail Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:20PMCreator: Ben Irvine Creator (other): and others The online retail boom has begun and it is unlikely to abate soon. According to Southern Cross Equities domestic online retailers have doubled their market share to 4.0 per cent of 2010 annual sales up from 2.1 per cent in 2005. Economics read more
Libyan Ships Destroyed By RAF Jets Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 9:42PMAll fighting ships of the Libyan Navy have been sunk or severely damaged by RAF jets in a strike that NATO said has crippled the ability of Muammar Gaddafi's forces to lay mines.
Strong AUD drives int'l drug rings to target Australia Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 3:37AMRecent massive drug hauls showed that strong Australian dollars is part of the reasons that drives international drug rings to target Australia.
A Surprising Jobs Recovery: American Manufacturing Is Back Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 4:05PMAmid a lackluster economic rebound, the manufacturing in this country has, for the first time in decades, seen an unlikely boom
Good News on Jobs: Why American Manufacturing Is Making a Comeback Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 5:57AMGood News on Jobs: Why American Manufacturing Is Making a Comeback
Why American Manufacturing Is Making a Comeback Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 5:57AMWhy American Manufacturing Is Making a Comeback
M'sians charged with importing AU$50 mil worth of heroin Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 9:03PMMELBOURNE : Two Malaysians were yesterday charged with importing into Australia heroin with an estimated street value of almost AU$50 million (AU$1 = RM3 .18).
Two M’sians charged with importing 42kg heroin Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 8:43PMMELBOURNE: Two Malaysians were yesterday charged with importing into Australia heroin with an estimated street value of almost [...]
11. Malaysian duo in Aussie drug bust Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:02PMMELBOURNE: Two Malaysians were charged with importing into Australia heroin with an estimated street value of almost A$50mil (RM159.7mil).
Malaysian Drug Suspect Duo Charged With Importation Of Heroin Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:30PMMELBOURNE -– Two Malaysians were on Thursday charged with importing into Australia heroin with an estimated street value of almost A$50 million (A$1 = RM3.18).
Wal-Mart Returns To 'Buy American' Roots Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:06PMWal-Mart's CEO, Mike Duke, shocked an industry gathering recently when he said a majority of the retailer's products are now made in the United States.
Broke America: The List of All-Time High Prices Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:27AMBroke America: The List of All-Time High Prices
A Brief List of Goods and Services at All-Time High Prices Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 10:30AMIt's not your imagination. You really are being asked to pay like never before for everyday expenses. Such as … New American Cars. The average prices paid for many vehicles made by the likes of Buick, Chevrolet, and Chrysler have risen 20%, even over 30% from a few years back. Why? Not only are sticker [...]
donga.com[English donga] Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 5:48PMA 34-year-old civil servant invested 15 million won (13,900 U.S. dollars) early this year in a couple of low evaluated stocks in finance and shipping but lost 10 percent of his investment.
Hopping into Shopping Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 11:53PMRetailers reported surging April sales helped by a late Easter extended strong spending momentum since late last year.
Strong April is Retailers' Easter Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 8:00PMRetailers reported surging April sales that were helped by a late Easter, extending strong spending momentum since late last year.
Retailers say gas prices are starting to take a bite out of sales Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 2:24PMNEW YORK — Retailers reported surging April sales helped by a late Easter, extending strong spending momentum that began late last year.
BCG Report: USA To Experience Manufacturing Renaissance Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:21PMWithin the next five years, the United States is expected to experience a manufacturing renaissance as the wage gap with China shrinks and certain U.S. states become some of the cheapest locations for manufacturing in the developed world, according to a new analysis by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Strong April is retailers’ Easter present Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 10:43AMNEW YORK — Retailers reported surging April sales that were helped by a late Easter, extending strong spending momentum since late last year. However, some stores that cater to low-income shoppers are starting to warn that their customers are facing increasing pressure from high gas prices. As merchants report their results Thursday, a diverse group including Costco [...]
33 Comments Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 10:36AMNew York • Retailers reported surging April sales that were helped by a late Easter, extending strong spending momentum since late last year. However, some stores that cater to low-income shoppers are starting to warn that their customers are facing increasing pressure from high gas prices.
Late Easter boosts April retails sales Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 9:30AMNEW YORK — Retailers reported strong April sales that were helped by a late Easter, extending strong spending momentum since late last year.
Guest commentary: The Jones Act Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 12:11PMToday 96 percent of world trade is moved by ships of all types and sizes. Principal among these are raw materials and energy products — iron ore and coal for making steel, to oil to power cars, trains and planes and gas to provide heating.
Guest commentary: Outdated shipping law cripples U.S. industry Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 12:11PMToday 96 percent of world trade is moved by ships of all types and sizes. Principal among these are raw materials and energy products — iron ore and coal for making steel, to oil to power cars, trains and planes and gas to provide heating.
Higher Gas Prices Poised To Drive Costs Up On Consumer Goods Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 4:45PMGas prices are a part of our daily conversation about vehicle choice—and a source of concern, recently, as pump prices have been trending upward at a rapid rate. But gas prices affect us in many ways other than just filling up the family vehicle. Rising gasoline and diesel costs are now poised to raise prices on consumer goods—at a...
Private business Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 6:23PMThe massive companies you may never have heard of
MEMBER CENTER: Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 12:05PMA federal judge in Atlanta on April 15 issued a preliminary injunction to curtail operations by Savannah-based freight forwarder Indigo Logistics. The order came after the Federal Maritime Commission charged the company with violations of the Shipping Act.
How Gas Prices Bite Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 8:17PMAs gas prices rise across the United States, there is some worry that they may start to threaten the fragile economic recovery. In his weekly radio address, President Obama acknowledged the growing price of gas, but said: 'There's no silver bullet that can bring down gas prices right away.'
Earth Day 2011: eBay's Cash-For-Apple-Clunkers, Whole Foods Goes Bagless Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 8:15AMOAKLAND, CA — It's Earth Day, and the promos are streaming in. Here is Part 2 of our 2011 Earth Day round-up. You can read Part 1 here . During the month of April, eBay is offering special pricing to people selling broken or damaged iPods, iPhones and iPads through its Instant Sale program.
Earth Day Freebies Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 7:44AMRetailers around the country are offering freebies to encourage consumers to reduce, reuse and recycle.