Rasul poised to swoop for online shop Scotsman, United Kingdom - 6 hours ago The number of people who intend to do half of their Christmas shopping or more online has risen to 77% this year compared to 56% recorded in September last ...

Clerk's office workers lose paid days off for birthday, Christmas ... - Knoxville News Sentinel

Clerk's office workers lose paid days off for birthday, Christmas ... Knoxville News Sentinel, TN - Sep 5, 2008 Arnett said workers no longer will get a paid day off for their birthday or for Christmas shopping. While those types of days off may be common in private ... Knox Co. Clerk eliminates 'free' days off WBIR-TV all 3 news articles

Retailers hoping for late festive trade rush - Edinburgh Evening News

Retailers hoping for late festive trade rush Edinburgh Evening News, UK - 1 hour ago RETAILERS are pinning their hopes on a new survey published today which shows many Scots are leaving their Christmas shopping until the last minute. ... Early indications of a cautious Christmas Retail Bulletin Credit crunch will drive Christmas shoppers online Retail Week (subscription) all 3 news articles

IMRG: Online Christmas shopping to grow strongly in 2008 - DirectNews

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IMRG: Online Christmas shopping to grow strongly in 2008 DirectNews, UK - Sep 5, 2008 Web-based Christmas shopping is set to grow strongly this year, according to the results of the e-Customer Service Index from the Interactive Media in ... Christmas shoppers reach online PrecisionMarketing E-retailers 'set to benefit from bumper Christmas' Bluhalo all 3 news articles

August another disappointing month for retailers - Los Angeles Times

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August another disappointing month for retailers Los Angeles Times, CA - Sep 4, 2008 ... consumers might continue to buckle down and save straight through winter, intensifying their bargain hunting during holiday and post-Christmas shopping. ... Shoppers changing their buying habits Dallas Morning News Weak retail sales and bank fears send shares tumbling Independent Slow August sales signal more weakness in retail The Associated Press Boston Globe all 767 news articles