Boston Globe (registration)Retail Sales Slumped In October
Consumer Electronics Net, CA - 2 hours ago
Unit sales of TVs were up 20 percent year over year, but dollar volume declined due to price deflation. Only cellphones and accessories showed strength
INTERVIEW-Walmart.com CEO says sales grow despite downturn Forbes
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Zenith Launches Online Video to Help Consumers Install Converter Boxes
International Business Times, NY - 2 hours ago
The federal government's NTIA is offering $40 discount coupons forconsumer purchase of Digital TV converter boxes. Coupons can be requested athttp://www.

In France, Budgeting for Less
Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago
At Auchan, a "hypermarket" that sells everything from TVs to yogurt, sales in a special discount aisle peak in the last week of the month.

Broadcom gets a discount on AMD's TV unit
CNET News, CA - Oct 28, 2008
Broadcom on Tuesday said that it completed the acquisition of Advanced Micro Devices' digital TV chip business--at a discount to the original price.

AROUND THE NATION
Houston Chronicle, United States - 3 hours ago
Target Corp. said Monday it will aggressively cut prices to give consumers bargains during the holiday season, after weak sales of its apparel and home

Black Friday tips for Atlanta’s shoppers
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 9 hours ago
Wear simple, comfortable shoes and dress in easy-to-remove layers, particularly if you are shopping for shoes and apparel. For women, a fitted T-shirt or

The Associated PressTarget hangs tough on promotions, inventory
Home Textiles Today, NY - 11 hours ago
During the 1684-unit discount department store chain’s third quarter earnings call today, Kathryn Tesija, evp merchandising, said the retailer is “carefully
US: Target cuts spending as Q3 profit tumbles 24% just-style.com
UPDATE: Target Suspends Buyback As Profit Drops 24% CNNMoney.com
Target plans price cuts despite lower 3Q earnings Kentucky.com
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Market Update from Trade The News
Forex Hound, NY - Nov 10, 2008
Discount apparel retailer TJX was last seen guiding Q3 EPS toward the high-end of $0.55-0.58 estimates and is also expected to see strong earnings data

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Angel Tree Program Extends Reach, Asks Public To Pitch In
Tampa Tribune, FL - Nov 12, 2008
"This year, we started early, so the congregation can start shopping the day after Thanksgiving, when there are MP3 players on sale in Brandon for $10,"

The Bright Side: Deep Discounts From Retailers
Wall Street Journal - Nov 12, 2008
Dyscern LLC, an Amazon.com and eBay seller of handheld electronics, says it is now getting good prices on MP3 players, smart phones and portable DVD players

Discount Chain Big Lots Moves Online
BusinessWeek - Oct 25, 2008
An Atlanta-area Big Lots this week had a pair of MP3-player speakers, which typically range from $50 to $100, on sale for a mere $10.

SlashGearWD TV Media Player does 1080P and plays MKV
SlashGear, AZ - Nov 3, 2008
For audio, it reads MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, PCM, LPCM, AAC, FLAC, Dolby Digital, AIFF, and MKA files; together with the support of PLS, M3U, and WPL playlists

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Goodbye Mervyns,. Mother's and Discount Shoes
istockAnalyst.com (press release), OR - Nov 1, 2008
Where would I buy my husband's Charlie Sheen bowling shirts at such a deep discount? Where could I go to find sheets that didn't cost more than the bed,

Report highlights states' practice of paying retailers to turn in
Austin American-Statesman, TX - 4 hours ago
By Claudia Grisales The sales taxes that Texans pay on everything from shoes to new sedans don't all go to help pay for government services.

Black Friday tips for Atlanta’s shoppers
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - Nov 17, 2008
“The reality is when you are seeing these deep discount kinds of items at 60 to 70 percent off … [retailers] lose money on that, but they get a positive

• Grand Rapids, Holland schools report growing number of homeless
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - 10 hours ago
gloves and other clothing at a deep discount. And ERA Network real estate has donated 1000 pairs of shoes that were recovered from a foreclosed property

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HürriyetBargain Hunters Scoop Up Homes
Tampa Tribune, FL - 19 hours ago
There were 6502 sales in the quarter, up 10 percent from the same quarter last year, according to the Florida Association of Realtors.
Median home prices drop in most markets Boston Globe (registration)
Median home prices fall around US in Q3 The Associated Press
State home sales drop 16.7 percent in 3rd quarter; prices fall 5.3 TMCnet
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Inland Empire homes become Southland bargain
Inland Empire News, CA - 2 hours ago
INLAND EMPIRE--Home buyers are finding more bargains in Riverside and San Bernardino counties than anywhere in Southern California. The pace of home sales
Most Southern California homes sold in October were foreclosures Los Angeles Times
Home sales are up, prices down Press-Enterprise
Home sales increase more than expected Ventura County Star
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Boston Globe (registration)Target Misses The Mark
Forbes, NY - Nov 18, 2008
The discount retailer is trying to convince bargain-seekers that its prices are competitive with Wal-Mart. Target, like its customers, is trying to conserve
Commentary: Discounter has to catch up to consumer mood MarketWatch
Wal-Mart Guns For Global Growth (WMT, TGT, BBY) Investopedia
Frugality becomes the latest holiday shopping fashion trend Middle East North Africa Financial Network
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ReutersGift card sales could decrease
WPTV, FL - 3 hours ago
And bargain hunters believe they can find a nice gift on sale. Sonia Penaranda is one of them. She and her daughter Isabella are scouting for sales already.
Consumers hose down holiday intentions Home Textiles Today
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Surfing For Savings At Bargain Websites
Hartford Courant, United States - Nov 18, 2008
Want to know what's in the Toys R Us holiday ad weeks before it's published? Looking for a cheap cellphone plan? Lusting after a low-cost plasma television?

Holiday gifts: Give kids a lot without spending a lot
Tampabay.com, FL - 18 hours ago
Older children will notice when toys have nicks or scratches, or that you don't have the instructions. Complex toys and games, such as new video game

Boston Globe (registration)With consumers scrimping, thrift shops are booming
Boston Globe (registration), United States - Nov 18, 2008
Last week, she was at Children's Orchard buying a basket of gently used toys for $7 that would have cost $30 new. "I was never too fond of thrift stores,"

Everything on discount in Britain, even Woolworths at one pound?
Thaindian.com, Thailand - 9 hours ago
It makes 90 percent of its profits in the six weeks before Christmas and should be raking in cash at this time of the year, selling Christmas goods and toys