07 Nov Republicans seize control of US Senate
"I don't expect the president to wake up tomorrow and view the world any differently than he does now. He knows I won't either," McConnell...
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04 Aug Early Start To Back-To-School Shopping Season
The National Retail Federation estimates that although American families with children in grades K-12 will spend about $670 on school needs -- an increase of...
06 May Thousands of sneakerheads get their kicks at Bridgeport show
After some brief negotiating, a teenager pulled out a wad of money and handed Owen Corazzelli $310. Corazzelli placed a pair of Nike Air Jordans...
18 Apr Democrats Blast Trade Talks Ahead of Obama Asia Trip
The Democratic members of Congress said Wednesday they still have serious concerns about the Transpacific Partnership pact that remains under negotiation and that the fast-track...
17 Dec Pittsburgh company Shoefitr applies database that uses 3-D for shoe sizing
Shoefitr Inc. provides consumers who buy footwear online with the means to determine better how well their purchases will fit. For retailers, it can mean...
30 Oct Amazon Now Collecting Sales Tax in Conn. and Mass.
Last week, Amazon announced three new distribution centers, two in Maryland and one in Florida, that will establish a physical presence for the company in...
12 Jul 17 States Plan Sales Tax Holidays For 2013
At least 17 states have tax-free periods planned for 2013, mostly for school-related spending. ...
28 Apr After hiatus, shoe designer Sam Edelman has returned to the top
As he plotted his return to the footwear business about a decade ago, Sam Edelman found himself having to prove he still had his mojo...
02 Apr Health Law Provision for Small Business Is Delayed – important info for small footwear companies
Health insurance availability and cost are huge concerns for small businesses. The 2010 law stipulates that each state will have a Small Business Health Options...
07 Mar Retail Highlights from the Fed’s US Economic Survey
A Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday found the U.S. economy grew in most parts of the country in January and February...