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  • Retail's Worst Enemy: Its Own Employees?

    Published December 20, 2012

    From the security guards at the door to the cameras near the register, it may seem as if retailers are taking aim at shoplifters from the outside world. In reality, thieves from within are taking a bigger bite out of companies’ bottom lines.

  • The Fastest Way Ever to Sell Your Clothes?

    Published November 23, 2012

    Tradesy is looking to turn the traditional online resale market on its head by taking care of the time-consuming, complicated and annoying things that deter people – especially women – from selling online in the first place.

  • Visa Rolls Out Solid Gold Credit Card

    Published November 15, 2012

    Gold is finding its way into the wallets of some of the richest consumers in Kazakhstan – in credit-card form.

  • There's a Designer for That

    Published November 01, 2012

    Know a good bronze sculptor? How ‘bout a skilled glassblower? There’s a reason you probably don’t – but one website is trying to change that.

  • Homebuyers: What’s in a (Street) Name?

    Published October 11, 2012

    While it’s almost never a prime factor in a home’s marketability, the literal address of a home can sometimes impact its appeal to potential buyers.

  • Glue, Scissors and an iPad

    Published September 13, 2012

    The day when the iPad becomes a necessity for K-12 students may be closer than you think.  

     

  • Apple Wins Major Patent Case Against Samsung

    Published August 24, 2012

    A U.S. jury on Friday awarded Apple more than $1 billion in damages after ruling that Samsung infringed on several of its patents.

  • Majority of Americans Still Believe the Rich Deserve their Wealth

    Published July 26, 2012

    There appears to be a surprising stability in Americans’ attitude toward the rich despite a debate over economic fairness that has hit fever pitch in recent years.

  • California Restaurants Still Using the F-Word

    Published July 12, 2012

    While restaurants across California have had to make adjustments to comply with the ban on foie gras, some of them are still finding ways to bring the French delicacy to the table.

  • Newsflash: You Can Put Your Vacation on Layaway

    Published June 28, 2012

    When it comes to planning a vacation, travelers seem to have more choices than ever. From putting a vacation on layaway to buying a flight without knowing the carrier, here are three new-fangled booking concepts that exist today.