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Byline: AP Retail Writer

19 Jan

Coke aims to recycle a bottle for each it sells by 2030

published on January 19, 2018 - 12:54 PM

(AP) — Coca-Cola announced long-term recycling goals Friday, including attempting to recycle a bottle or can for every beverage it

08 Jan

Retail workers feel disruption from shifting shopper habits

published on January 8, 2018 - 2:00 PM

(AP) — With new options and conveniences, there’s never been a better time for shoppers. As for workers … well,

29 Dec

Trump trains crosshairs on favorite target, again – Amazon

published on December 29, 2017 - 12:11 PM

(AP) — President Donald Trump returned to a favorite target Friday, saying that Amazon.com should be charged more by the

26 Dec

Shoppers spending more may make a merry season for retailers

published on December 26, 2017 - 12:54 PM

(AP) — Shoppers who are feeling good about the economy and spending more than expected on items like kitchen gadgets,

21 Dec

Got a toy that can spy? Here’s how to know and what to do

published on December 21, 2017 - 12:28 PM

(AP) — The toys your kids unwrap this Christmas could invite hackers into your home. That Grinch-like warning comes from

15 Dec

With Christmas nearing, retailers feel pressure to deliver

published on December 15, 2017 - 12:35 PM

(AP) — The pressure to deliver for online shoppers is on. With Christmas on a Monday, most retailers have one

30 Nov

Holiday shopping: Desire for deals, but some impulse buying

published on November 30, 2017 - 12:45 PM

(AP) — As shoppers have bought TVs and toys so far this holiday season, they’ve shown a desire for deals

27 Nov

Shoppers take to their phones for Cyber Monday deals

published on November 27, 2017 - 1:49 PM

(AP) — Weeks of deals didn’t stop people from heading online to shop on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday

23 Oct

Amazon says it received 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters

published on October 23, 2017 - 12:35 PM

(AP) — Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and

23 Aug

Walmart joins forces with Google on voice-activated shopping

published on August 23, 2017 - 10:58 AM

(AP) — Walmart is diving into voice-activated shopping. But unlike online leader Amazon, it’s not doing it alone. The world’s

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