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Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Saturday, February 23, 2013 

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Overall TV sales are up 15 percent this year through October.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Retailers around the nation are already calling this year's Black Friday shopping day one of the best in history.

Monday, March 28, 2011  At issue in the largest job discrimination lawsuit ever against the nation's largest retailer is not the outcome, but whether the suit can move forward.

Sunday, December 26, 2010  Shoppers expected to be out in force for after-Christmas bargains; snow may crimp some plans

Monday, November 29, 2010  Weekend brings encouraging holiday sales, but some wonder how much more shoppers will spend.

Thursday, November 25, 2010  Stores push higher-ticket items on Black Friday in bet to grab shoppers ready to spend more

Thursday, February 05, 2009  The nation's retailers are reporting dismal January sales as shoppers dig deep into survival mode.

Friday, November 28, 2008  Despite stores nationwide trying to lure back skittish shoppers, analysts predict this will be the worst shopping season in two decades.

Thursday, November 06, 2008  The nation's retailers are reporting what are expected to be the weakest October sales in decades as an intensifying financial meltdown and mounting layoffs leave Americans too scared to shop.