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NEW: US retail sales dropped 0.2 percent in May

June 13, 2012 10:38 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. retail sales declined in April and May, pulled down by a sharp drop in gas prices. But even after excluding volatile gas sales, consumers increased their spending only modestly. The Commerce Department says retail sales dipped 0.2 percent in May. That followed a revised 0.2 percent... more »
July video game retail sales inch 1 percent lower

August 12, 2010 9:45 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. retail sales of video game systems, software and accessories slipped 1 percent in July according to market researcher NPD Group. A lackluster summer game launch schedule partly offset strong sales of the Xbox 360. Total industry sales slid to $846.5 million last month from $850.6... more »
Wal-Mart Caskets On-Line

October 29, 2009 8:21 AM

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) - The world's largest retailer wants to keep its customers even after they die. Wal-Mart has started selling caskets on its Web site at prices that undercut most funeral homes, long the major seller of caskets. The move follows a similar one by discount rival Costco, which... more »