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‘Pink Slime’ Disease Forces Beef Processor to File for Bankruptcy
The controversy over the beef filler forces the struggling beef processor to file for bankruptcy.
Walmart, Other Major Retailers Pressured to Stop Selling Cigarettes
The attorneys general of 28 states have written to Walmart and four other retailers asking them to end tobacco sales in their stores.
‘Pink Slime’ Is Suppressing Beef Demand
The industry is defending itself, even claiming that the end result will be higher prices. But consumers may never go back.
In Case You Missed Wednesday
Market bears get a two-fer, but the bond market is suggesting a three-peat will be tough.
Grocery Store Stocks Downgraded on Stiffer Competition (SWY, KR, WMT, COST, BJ)
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) supermarket chain reported first quarter earnings that beat analysts’ expectations and the company was rewarded with a downgrade from Bank…
3 Big Grocery Chains Ratcheting Up the Competition
The grocery store sector is a dog fight for customers, with major chains each trying to find ways to gain – and keep – market…
GMO Salmon: Genetically Engineered Fish Fights for Place on Your Plate
After four years of debate, the FDA still hasn’t approved the commercial sale of GMO salmon, and doesn’t appear to be near a final decision.
Apple Just Can’t Please — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
Apple stock was being hit hard in postmarket trading Wednesday despite a record earnings report. However, Netflix was setting off fireworks.
Walmart Store Protests Organized By Competing Grocery Stores (WMT, SWY, SVU)
When Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) identify a new location for one of the chain’s supercenters, that often generates some degree of local opposition. Some…
Walgreen Co. to Restart Alcohol Sales (WAG, CVS, RAD, SWY, KR)
Walgreen Co. (WAG), the nation’s largest retail drugstore by store count, is ending its 15-year prohibition on alcohol sales and will begin restocking shelves with…
‘Pink Slime’ Meat Slithers out of Stores
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Giant Food Stores have joined in with other national grocery chains in no longer selling meat products containing pink slime.
Best Supermarkets for Customer Satisfaction
Publix and Whole Foods are ranked at the top of the list for best super markets for customer satisfaction by The American Customer Satisfaction Index…
The World’s Top Retailers
When it comes to sales, these companies were the most powerful on the planet in 2010, a report by Deloitte and STORES Media shows.
It’s Time to Short Newspaper Stocks
Despite Warren Buffett’s bullishness, newspaper stocks are the furthest thing from a good buy right now. Here’s why.
3 Health Food Stocks to Fatten Up Your Portfolio
Following a recessionary hit to the sector, demand is ramping back up in the natural foods sector — especially for these three stocks.
Gannett Leads Market Charge: Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Positive news on the retail and employment fronts helped send stocks to a rip-roaring rebound Thursday. Gannett helped lead the way on news it bought…
Sears, Angie’s List Spike — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Sears Holdings and Angie’s List both posted quarterly losses Thursday, but other positive news sent their shares higher.
Starbucks to Open Walmart Cafes Under Seattle’s Best Brand
Starbucks will be opening up cafes in Walmart stores under the Seattle’s Best brand to build this lower-priced, milder coffee line.
Jobs Don’t Provide Much Jolt — Thursday IP Market Recap
Unemployment claims hit a four-year low, but markets still struggled Thursday. However, coal stocks, IPOs and Barnes & Noble provided some bright spots.
Starbucks in Whole Foods: Just the Beginning
Starbucks continues to move beyond coffee, this time by stocking its Evolution Fresh offerings at your local Whole Foods.
The No-Name Private Company Sticking It to Green Mountain
A no-name, privately-held company has developed a substantially cheaper single-cup pod — compatible with Keurig brewers — that will threaten Green Mountain’s booming K-Cup business.
S&P 500 Limping Into the Weekend
VeriSign, grocers among Friday morning’s falling stocks; Micron, SanDisk and Southwest make gains.
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