Saturday, November 28, 2009

sales

Biz Buzz: GM Truck Sales Slide, Airline Losses Mount, and Other Business News

Today's business headlines. more >>

Nintendo's New Run

Wii sales are still soaring. more >>

Biz Buzz: Housing Rebound, Yahoo Bites Back, and Other Business News

The top business news from this morning. more >>

Sales Is Not a Dirty Word

College professors don't teach it, young people think it's, like, the worst. But learn it and you'll always have a job. more >>

Retail Sales Beat Expectations

Many major retailers show increases in same-store sales. more >>

Is the U.S. Slump Spreading? Part 2

No. Auto demand abroad is still high. more >>

All Eyes on Grand Theft Auto IV

Can the new game save Take-Two Interactive from a buyout? more >>

Rising Downloads Can't Offset CD Slowdown

Digital sales now account for almost a quarter of the shrinking music industry. more >>

Backlog of Unsold New Homes Swells

The last time it was this large, you were listening to Blondie. more >>

A Gloomy Spring for Retailers So Far

Sales make tiny gain in March. more >>

New-Home Sales Down to 1995 Levels

But the pace of decline could be slowing. more >>

Boosting Your Sales With Social Networking

How a guy with an M.B.A. but no job found his way using the Web. more >>

You've Got Style

How well can you sell? Very, if you develop your own way of doing it. more >>

Blockbuster Isn't Dead

The company is moving fast to deal with the challenge of online rentals. more >>

Do Strong February Sales Matter?

Despite the good news, analysts suggest caution. more >>

Best Buy Lowers Profit Forecasts

A weakening economy hits the electronics retailer. more >>

Consumers Kept Shopping in January

Retail sales rose by a surprisingly strong 0.3 percent last month. more >>

Retail Slump Relents?

January sales post a surprise gain. more >>

Retailers Respond to Slow Sales

The industry calls for a stimulus package to boost consumer spending. more >>

Weak Holiday Shopping Adds to Economic Fears

But there are reasons to look beyond yesterday's weak retail sales numbers. more >>

Stores Cut Prices Early

With signs that retailing is in for a sluggish season, holiday discounts are already here. more >>

When Hair Shines, Sales Soar

People are going nuts for this man's hair products. more >>

Industrial Evolution

See what your business is capable of by expanding to new industries. more >>

Big Questions for Small Biz

Studies offer guidance for entrepreneurs' start-up dilemmas. more >>

Stand Out to Your Customers

Throwing in some extras adds value to your offerings--and brings in customers. more >>

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