Halloween is no longer a kid’s holiday. In fact, more money is now spent on adult costumes than outfits for children. If you’ve ever wondered what someone’s Halloween costume selection says about his or her personality, read on.
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Look Out, Amazon: More Shoppers Browse Online, Then Purchase in Stores
In the retail world, there’s tons of talk about so-called showrooming, when shoppers use real-world stores for browsing and websites for purchasing the goods inspected in person. According to a new survey, however, more shoppers …
With Nuclear Reactors on Ice, Japan Fires up Coal and Gas
An estimated $7 billion spending spree will bring 14 new coal- and gas-fired plants online by next year
Fast-Food Workers Are Costing the U.S. $7 Billion a Year in Public Aid
Those cheap fast-food prices conceal a huge hidden cost—even if you never pull into a drive-thru. New studies by the University of Illinois, University of California, Berkeley, and the National Employment Law Project find that …
Angela Ahrendts: Everything You Need to Know About Apple’s New Style Maven
Apple announced today that it is hiring Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts to take on a new position that combines oversight of Apple’s retail and online stores. The move is seen, in part, as an effort by Apple to bolster its position
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NFL Teams Are Realizing How Dim-Witted It Is to Black Out Games on TV
NFL teams are going out of their way to avoid TV blackouts—which are an embarrassment for the local franchise and alienate fans
Americans Sour on Orange Juice, Sinking Sales to 15-Year Low
Blame it on high prices and more exotic options like acai juice
Forget Black Friday: Macy’s To Open On Thanksgiving
Stores in New York and Chicago among those planning Turkey Day hours
National Epidemic of Horrible People Pretending to Be Disabled
This trend probably won’t do much for your faith in humanity: Around the country, an increasing number of ethically challenged human beings are faking disabilities in order to snag good parking spots, cut lines at theme parks, or just bring their dogs into restaurants.
States: No Thanks, We’ll Keep National Parks Closed
On Thursday, President Obama announced that even as the federal shutdown continued, states could open national parks within their borders, with one caveat: States must use their own money to cover expenses. Several states reacted …
Fisker May Find a Second Life in Sale
It’s been a rough few years for Fisker Automotive, the defunct maker of tony electric cars. The U.S. government froze a $528 million loan back in 2011 amid delays in production, having dispensed only $192 million of it. Then, …
Meet Hershey’s New Candy Brand
For the first time in three decades, an iconic American candy maker is introducing a new brand—and it’s a soft, sweet, rich blast from the past.