Christmas Tally: Retail Sales Plummet
Retailers' sales fell as much as 4 percent during the holiday season, as the weak economy and bad weather created one of the worst holiday shopping climates in modern times, according to data released on Thursday by SpendingPulse.
The figures, from
The Best of 2008 Movies: Love at first bot
This winter, with films like "The Reader" and "Valkyrie" to name just a few, the studios are trotting out a parade of Nazis, those useful, all-purpose villains of the cinema. They're unarguably evil, guaranteed not to offend (who's going to object?)
Young chain's stores skip Ohio
Abercrombie & Fitch's newest concept, Gilly Hicks, is expected to grow to 14 stores by the end of January, but none will be in Ohio.
The brand focuses on young women's lingerie, at-home wear and personal-care products (Dispatch, Jan. 25). It's viewed
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? Central Ohio homes sales declined sharply in November, falling 26.3 percent from November 2007. The number of homes that went into contract last month dropped 33.6 percent, while prices fell 16 percent.
? Abercrombie & Fitch has signed a new
Teens' first recession: Learning to cut back
Teenagers have never been known for their restraint, but perhaps these times are different. Tuned in to worries of a deepening recession, many teens say they've been smart shoppers and lowered their expectations for receiving gifts this holiday season.
Some Retailers Are Still Iffy Bets
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Big crowds may not have bought into big sales
Retail strips bustled with holiday shoppers yesterday, but the disposition of many bargain hunters was as cool as the snow that clung to their boots.
Despite the obligatory predawn lineups, large crowds and door-buster prices, a note of restraint
