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Walmart Security Guard and Employees Accidentally Kill Shoplifter during Black Friday [VIDEO]
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, was already plagued with controversy leading up to Black Friday as many workers planned to strike due to low wages and poor health benefits, but a store in Lithonia, Georgia garnered even more bad press after an alleged shoplifter was killed by security guards.
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Thanksgiving Day: List of Open Restaurants
Thanksgiving Day is upon us and just in case dinner plans have fallen through or you're one of those late planners, many restaurants across the country will be open and are offering some special Thanksgiving meals.
Thanksgiving Day: List of Open Restaurants
Thanksgiving Day is upon us and just in case dinner plans have fallen through or you're one of those late planners, many restaurants across the country will be open and are offering some special Thanksgiving meals.
Walmart Black Friday Protests to go as Planned, Likely to Affect Black Friday Shoppers
Walmart Black Friday are two words that usually get many shoppers excited this time of year as they try to get the best deal on a wide-screen T.V. or the latest tech gadget. This year, however, several Walmart workers are planning to protest the big box store for their low wages and poor health benefits.
Franchise Sector Grows Slightly For Third Straight Month
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International Franchise Association announced today. The index increased to 109.0 (Jan 2000=100). This is a 2.1 percent increase compared with October 2011.
Thanksgiving Day 2012: List of Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving
It's Thanksgiving Day tomorrow and in case plans for a big family dinner fall through, or if you'd rather go out and eat with the family, many restaurants across the country will be open and are offering some special Thanksgiving meals.
New start-up hubs challenging Silicon Valley: study
Silicon Valley remains the world's most attractive spot for technology start-ups with other locations around the world catching up, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Why web entrepreneurs are leaning towards lean startup
Do you remember Flooz.com? Like lots of websites spawned in the late '90s, it aimed big and spent bigger. "Flooz" was a virtual currency you could use at any retailer who'd accept it, but the company squandered lots of real currency in the process-at least $35 million-before going bankrupt in 2001, after 19 months. In a world of web winners and losers, it merited its own notorious category: a "floozer," you might say.
Factories post rebound, consumer sentiment shaky
Manufacturing grew in November at its quickest pace in five months, with a rise in domestic demand hinting that factories could provide a boost to economic growth in the fourth quarter.
Black Friday 2012: Red Lobster Offering Buy One, Get One Free Deal on Entrees
Red Lobster is offering a buy one, get one free offer on Black Friday on all of its "Maine Stays" entrees.
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