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Thrift stores find a place in retail space
Recession-fueled vacancies in commercial retail space have provided the perfect opportunity for thrift shops to broaden their horizons. Gigi Douban reports. (11/20/2009)
Retailers use 'New Moon' to draw teens
However it does at theaters, the latest "Twilight" installment is already popular with companies trying to connect with teens and tweens. Jeff Tyler explores how some retailers are paying homage to "New Moon." (11/20/2009)
Barnes & Noble works with e-book edge
Barnes & Noble has been making moves to avoid a potential hostile takeover. But with sales slipping, many believe the book industry belongs on the endangered list. But Jeff Tyler reports there's still some value in e-books. (11/19/2009)
Some retailers aren't happy to see cash
More Americans say they'll be using cash instead of credit cards to pay for their holiday purchases this year. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports why that's bad new for retailers. (11/17/2009)
What retail numbers mean for economy
Retail sales numbers were better than expected for October, thanks mostly to auto sales. Steve Chiotakis takes a closer look with Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at S&P Equity Research. (11/16/2009)
Retail experiments in bad economy
Best Buy has been test marketing electric bicycles, motorcycles and Segways in 19 stores on the West Coast. Mitchell Hartman cruised his local outlet in Portland, Ore. to explore whether the gear was a stretch for the electronics retailer. (11/13/2009)
How Wal-Mart profits from Chilean debt
Chile's economy has become much more consumer-centric over the past few years, and Chileans are slipping into American-like personal debt patterns. Annie Murphy explores how Wal-Mart stands to benefit from Chileans' debt cycles. (11/12/2009)
Putting Wal-Mart's profits in focus
Wal-Mart's profits rose 3.2%, but the company says sales at stores open at least a year fell slightly. Reporter Nancy Marshall Genzer talks with Steve Chiotakis about what's going on at Wal-Mart. (11/12/2009)
Where's the focus on customer service?
L.A. Times columnist David Lazarus talks with Bill Radke about why more businesses aren't focusing on customer service with so many consumers reluctant to spend. (11/11/2009)
Mallpartment, anyone?
Mallpartments were supposed to be the next big thing before the economy took a nosedive. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports on how they're doing now. (11/10/2009)
