Executives at Elan Polo never gave much serious thought to producing shoes in the U.S. After all, the economics didn't seem to make it viable, with labor much cheaper in countries such as China. (Today, about 99 percent of footwear sold in the U.S. is...
Nationally, the average price of gas shot up by 14.8 cents in the last week. Gregg Laskoski, a senior petroleum analyst for Gasbuddy.com, said he can see the national average increasing by 20 cents -- not quickly, but in increments -- between now and mid-August....
At least 17 states have tax-free periods planned for 2013, mostly for school-related spending. ...
A Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday found the U.S. economy grew in most parts of the country in January and February...