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10:15am Oct 27, 2017

Human Interest Human Interest News

Carolina Curious: Why Are So Many Small Businesses Closed On Sunday And Monday?

by Eddie Garcia

Have you ever driven to a favorite store or restaurant only to discover that the open sign is not lit up? Have you driven away, frustrated, wondering why?

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8:16am Sep 06, 2017

National National Economy

Grocery Prices Have Been Falling. Did You Notice?

by Alina Selyukh

For 19 months in a row, food prices in America's supermarkets fell compared to a year earlier. This is good news for shoppers but has weighed on the grocery industry and the people who grow our food.

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4:52pm Jul 15, 2017

National National

Brides Scramble For Dresses And Information After Alfred Angelo Stores Close Abruptly

by Bill Chappell

The lawyer handling the bankruptcy case says she has received more than 7,000 emails from customers. Former brides are offering free dresses and tips — such as the phone numbers of seamstresses.
Moby Mart

5:46pm Jul 05, 2017

Economy Economy

Too Convenient? A Mobile Supermarket That Comes To You

by Glenn McDonald

The Moby Mart concept is being tested in China. A 7-Eleven meets driverless tractor-trailer, the store could be summoned by an app and staffed by a holographic clerk. Are we entering WALL-E world?
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10:00am May 23, 2017

National National Economy Education

As Store Layoffs Mount, Retail Lags Other Sectors In Retraining Workers

by Yuki Noguchi

Many retail workers are losing their jobs amid major technological shifts. And while some industries invest to retrain their workers with new skills, retail largely hasn't succeeded in doing that.
Cheryl Corley / NPR

11:39am Apr 18, 2017

National National Economy

Its Survival In Doubt, Sears Struggles To Transform Once Again

by Cheryl Corley

More than a century ago, Sears was the Amazon of its time — a dominant name in retail. Sears has been in a long and painful decline, but executives say they have a plan to turn the company around.

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5:40pm Mar 22, 2017

National National Economy

Can Sears Survive? Maybe Not, Company Admits In Financial Filings

by Laurel Wamsley

Shares of the company's stock tumbled 12 percent today after the company acknowledged Tuesday that its future viability is not a sure thing. The company lost $2 billion last year.
7:00am Mar 10, 2017

Economy Economy

High Point's Oak Hollow Mall Closes Up Shop

by Paul Garber

High Point’s Oak Hollow Mall is closing Friday after years of decline.
2:35pm Jan 11, 2017

Economy Economy

Online Shopping And The Retreat Of Retail Stores

by David Ford

In the weeks following the crucial holiday shopping season, Macy’s, Sears, and The Limited are among the many national retail outlets that have all announced store closures in recent days, includin

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6:00am Dec 21, 2016

Economy Economy Human Interest News

Carolina Curious: Why Are There So Many Mattress Stores?

by Eddie Garcia

Since our series Carolina Curious began, we've received a wide range of questions.

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5:28pm Jun 20, 2016

The Big Costco Credit Card Switcheroo

by Chris Arnold

As of Monday, Costco has officially moved on from its 16-year relationship with American Express and is now partnered with Visa.
Dianna Douglas / NPR

9:44am Jan 01, 2016

National National Environment

Maryland Startup Redirects River Of Rejected Gifts

by Dianna Douglas

Returns of toys and gadgets add up to more than $260 billion every year. Optoro, a startup in Maryland, tries to reduce the cost to retailers, and the cost to the environment.

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