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'The Daily Wrap:' Burger King, Walgreens, Dunkin' Donuts

Retailer Daily — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:45:54 +0000

3G Buys BK Private equity firm 3G Capital has purchased public fast food chain Burger King for $4 billion. That figure equals 46% more than Burger King's share value at the time of the deal. Source: CNN/Money READ MORE

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New Customers and Poor Service

retailwire.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:45:53 +0000

Columnist and author James Surowiecki believes a fixation on new customers is ultimately the root cause of poor customer service levels across corporate America. How does a company keep a healthy balance between addressing new and existing customers? READ MORE

- retailwire.com

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RetailWire Discussion: The Shopping Experience Gets a Tech-Up

Retailer Daily — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:45:54 +0000

Retailer Daily occasionally runs guest discussions on important industry issues from RetailWire. Today's article, a guest column from RetailWire Editor-in-Chief George Anderson, examines how retailers are using IT to meet expanding expectations of the modern shopper. READ MORE

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BrainTrust Query: Dick's No Sweat Protection Plan - A Classic Loyalty Asterisk

retailwire.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:45:53 +0000

Sales talking points from store personnel leading up to the purchase decision are centered on the high quality of the item being considered, but once that decision is made -- whoosh -- the chatter morphs to emphasize the need for a consumer protection plan. Do extended warranty programs at retail undermine loyalty efforts? READ MORE

- retailwire.com

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Lincoln future product and branding tops Ford's to-do list

Automotive News Retail News Feed — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:53:00 +0000

Ford plans to further differentiate the Lincoln and Ford division product lineups, while giving the luxury Lincoln brand a 'point of view,' company leaders promise. Ford is also planning for fewer Lincoln dealerships in major metro areas. READ MORE

- Automotive News Retail News Feed

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Environmental Update: Ikea, Albertsons, E-Waste

Retailer Daily — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:45:54 +0000

Each week, Retailer Daily provides a review of notable environmental news happening in the retail industry. Articles are provided courtesy of Environmental Leader. READ MORE

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P&G Looks to Change Dry Cleaning for Good

retailwire.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:45:53 +0000

Procter & Gamble's test of Tide Dry Cleaners has gone well enough that the manufacturer of Tide is now looking to extend the brand's equity through franchises located around the country. What will Tide Dry Cleaners mean for the brand and the rest of the dry cleaning industry? READ MORE

- retailwire.com

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Tim Allen to be new voice of Chevy starting with Cruze ads

Automotive News Retail News Feed — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:48:00 +0000

Chevrolet has tapped actor and comedian Tim Allen to be its voice, beginning with TV advertising for the new Cruze compact. The first ads for the Cruze will air Tuesday, Sept. 7, Chevrolet said today. READ MORE

- Automotive News Retail News Feed

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'The Daily Wrap:' Burger King, Amazon, Bashas'

Retailer Daily — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:45:54 +0000

Burger King Said to Hold Buyout Talks With 3G Capital Fast food retailer Burger King Holdings, Inc. is reportedly in talks with 3G Capital about a buyout. The public company could potentially improve troubled relations with its franchisees and differentiate itself from chief competitor McDonald's by selling its business to a private equity firm. Source: Bloomberg READ MORE

- Retailer Daily

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Samsung Launches One Company Price War in 3-D TVs

retailwire.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:45:53 +0000

By its own estimate, Samsung has grabbed an 88 percent share of the emerging 3-D TV market in the U.S. There should be time for others to give Samsung a run for its money, but that may not be so. Will Samsung's pricing strategy dramatically move up the timetable for adoption of 3-D technology in American households? READ MORE

- retailwire.com

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Forecast Update: Pending Home Sales, Construction, Unemployment, Consumer Sentiment, Mortgage Applications

Research Commentary from REALTOR.org. — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:31:28 +0000

NAR Research staff analyzes the week's key data releases and tell you what they mean for you and your business. This week: Pending Home Sales, construction, unemployment, consumer sentiment, mortgage applications. READ MORE

- Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

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Do we need an FHA-like agency to back car loans?

Automotive News Retail News Feed — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:31:00 +0000

That subprime market is bigger than ever, industry analyst Jesse Toprak told me yesterday. READ MORE

- Automotive News Retail News Feed

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August opposites for Japan, United States -- but clouds loom over Rising Sun

Automotive News Retail News Feed — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:57:00 +0000

August was a banner month for auto sales; in Japan, if not the United States. Domestic sales here shot up 47 percent, reportedly the biggest monthly jump since 1968, for a 13th straight month of gains. As you might expect, there's a catch. READ MORE

- Automotive News Retail News Feed

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Did You Know: Income-Housing Cost Mismatch

Research Commentary from REALTOR.org. — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:41:42 +0000

Did you know that in 2006 24 percent of renter households spent half or more of their incomes on housing? READ MORE

- Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

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Pending Home Sales Rise

Research Commentary from REALTOR.org. — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:46:09 +0000

Following a sharp drop after the tax credit expiration, pending home sales rise modestly. READ MORE

- Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

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Sept. 1, 2010: Recovery or Respite?

Research Commentary from REALTOR.org. — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:09:56 +0000

Although the second quarter showed positive signs for the market, a slowdown in the economy could curtail growth. READ MORE

- Research Commentary from REALTOR.org.

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