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Increase in oil costs forces businesses to change operations
The Associated PressConventional wisdom had long held that some industries would collapse if oil topped $100 a barrel. As oil neared $150, sending costs higher for everything from jet fuel to plastic jars, the question was how many companies would succumb. The surprising...Tags: Church & Dwight Company Incorporated, Economic Indicator, Target Corporation, Employees, Newell Rubbermaid Incorporated
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Employers Seeking More Telecommuting Options, AT & T Says
Courant Staff WriterWith job growth lagging in Connecticut, telecommunications companies are under pressure to develop new technologies that increase worker productivity and cut real estate and energy costs through telecommuting, industry officials said at an economic...Tags: Energy, Commuting, Satellite and Cable Service, Consumer Electronics Industry, AT&T Corp.
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99 Cents Only chain appears set to break dollar barrier
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSo much for the slogan, "Still nothing over 99 cents, ever!" After 26 years, the 99 Cents Only Stores chain is expected to announce Monday that it will raise some of its prices above 99 cents for the first time. The City of Commerce retailer, faced with...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Los Angeles Unified School District, 99 Cents Only Stores, Sales, Beauty Products
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Honda bringing back Insight nameplate for hybrid
AP Business WriterHonda is bringing back the defunct Insight nameplate for a hybrid-only vehicle planned for the Japanese, European and North American markets early next year, as the automaker strives to play catch-up with rival Toyota in hybrids. Toyota Motor Corp....Tags: Hybrid Vehicles, Prius, Vehicles, Nissan Motor Co., Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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Storm might bring out con artists, too
247-4738The declaration of a state of emergency in Virginia means the state's anti-price gouging laws go into effect. Officials with the Virginia Attorney General's office and the Office of Consumer Affairs are ready to assist people who are hit by Hanna. The...Tags: Disasters, Office Needs, Consumers, Social Services, Corporate Crime
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Toll Brothers slips again, but positive signs detected
From Chicago Tribune news servicesToll Brothers Inc., the largest U.S. luxury home builder, reported its fourth straight quarterly loss, as weak demand for new homes forced the company to mark down the value of its land and unsold homes. But Chief Executive Robert Toll is seeing signs...Tags: Financial and Business Services, Energy, Homes, House Building, Foreclosures
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Cost of an oil change, value of car maintenance
Consumer ReportsThe value of proper car maintenance is priceless, but the costs may be rising. I recently went to my local service station to get an oil change and when I went to pay the bill, I was surprised by the price. Just a few weeks prior, I had brought in my... -
Lee's Blog Updates!
Edmunds.comI thought I would take some time today to update you on some stories I have previously blogged about. Back in March I blogged about Honda clamping down on internet warranty sales, due to the fact that online retailers were discounting the warranties and... -
New car incentives by brand
Consumer ReportsTurn on the television or open a newspaper, and your senses will be assaulted by automotive advertisements featuring sensational pitches in an effort to clear the 2008s from dealer lots and make way for the 2009 models. Amid all the noise, analysis... -
GM Employee Discount - Is it really a good deal?
Consumer ReportsAutomakers and dealers are anxious to sell 2008 models and make way for the 2009s. With car and truck sales down and the end of summer fast approaching, we have seen a wide range of sensational incentives advertised, from traditional rebates to buy-one-... -
Garmin GPS ??? New navigators with reality view and lifetime traffic
Consumer ReportsGarmin has been shaking up its portable GPS navigation line recently by lowering prices, dropping models, and now announcing several new devices coming in time for the holiday season. As the sales-leader adjusts its product portfolio, Garmin is... -
The discounting treadmill
BusinessWeek.comIt looks like General Motors is stuck on the discount treadmill. Bloomberg reported today that GM will extend its employee pricing program for all consumers for another month. The offer was set to expire on Sept. 2. With sales in the tank, all carmakers...
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