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  Green Your TV

  By Darragh Worland | Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:54 PM ET

  meet the efficiency standard of phase one and 300 meet the requirements for phase two.So when you find yourself in the TV section of Best Buy or Wal-Mart or wherever else the day after Thanksgiving, ask the salesperson to point you in the direction of those models. After all, it pays to g Read More

  More like this in: California, Energy, Associated Press, The Associated Press, Thanksgiving, Electronics, Black Friday, Best Buy
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  Big Guys (Walmart and Starbucks Included) Go Good

  By Mark Dagostino | Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:22 PM ET

  It’s easy to cast stones at America’s big box retailers and massive restaurant chains. Take a deep breath and a wake-up moment to realize that some of the biggest are not only trying but actually doing some good in the world. Here’s a Tonic List of recent “good” moves from five of the biggest of the big guys. Read More

  More like this in: McDonald's, Starbucks, Recycling, Habitat for Humanity, Walmart, Best Buy
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  Safety First on Black Friday

  By Chaniga Vorasarun | Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:30 PM ET

  and by that we mean coupons — in order to entice consumers to spend, spend, spend. But last year, the tradition was marred by tragedy when a Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death by an overeager crowd rushing in for half-priced flat screens and computers.That’s why, the New York Time Read More

  More like this in: The New York Times, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Electronics, Black Friday, Business, Life & Style, Good Ideas, Retail
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  Black Friday Comes Early

  By Chaniga Vorasarun | Sun Nov 8, 2009 4:08 PM ET

  California winters. I also noticed they’re already starting to leak Black Friday deals. The loudest shouts on the Internet are coming from Wal-Mart, which is apparently offering the Xbox 360 game console for just $99. And you know Target, Sears and Amazon aren’t going to take tha Read More

  More like this in: California, Halloween, Christmas, Amazon, Walmart, CNET, Denver, Black Friday, Holiday Shopping
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  Giving Sales a Boost

  By Chaniga Vorasarun | Fri Nov 6, 2009 11:50 AM ET

  Victoria's Secret really knows how to enhance its best products. Read More

  More like this in: Associated Press, Christmas, The Associated Press, Walmart, Holiday Shopping, Business, Life & Style, Good Ideas, Economy, Retail, Fashion
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  Walmart Gives Back

  By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Nov 5, 2009 12:06 PM ET

  Nothing says holiday charitable giving like refrigerator trucks. Read More

  More like this in: Feeding America, Salvation Army, Charity, Economy, Family, Boston, New Orleans, Thanksgiving, Miami, Hunger, Walmart
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  Slashing Prices This Holiday Season

  By Chaniga Vorasarun | Thu Oct 8, 2009 11:29 AM ET

  promotions are aimed at popular toys that the kids actually want. At Target, Barbie is just $5. GI Joe figurines have been marked down to $15. At Wal-Mart, they’re offering Transformers, Tonka trucks and Legos all for under $10.Parents: get out your wrapping paper. There's gonna be a lot o Read More

  More like this in: Christmas, Gifts, Toys, Barbie (Doll), Legos, Business, Life & Style, Good Ideas, Retail, Family
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  Want to Green Your Business? Turn to Wal-Mart

  By Katherine Gustafson | Tue Oct 6, 2009 9:00 AM ET

  "Sustainability trends affect competitiveness, costs, regulatory risk, and market position."Rand Waddoups, senior director of sustainability for Wal-Mart, gave a vote of confidence to WRI’s plans: "We think WRI can play an invaluable role in helping others understand the environmental an Read More

  More like this in: Beijing, Business, Science, Social Responsibility, Good Ideas, Retail, Environment, Giving, Activism
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  Mother and Child Reunion

  By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:13 PM ET

  A Tennessee baby is found unharmed days after a woman stabbed his mother and snatched him away. Read More

  More like this in: Children, Associated Press, Police, Tennessee, Walmart, Alabama, Kidnapping
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  Walmart Pre Price May Push Smartphone Into Mass Market

  By Judy Mottl | Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:55 PM ET

  Is the holiday season arriving even before Halloween when it comes to online tech gadget sales? Read More

  More like this in: iPhone, Shopping, Christmas, BlackBerry, Walmart, Rebates, Technology, Gadgets