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Document Security Systems Inc., a company specializing in fraud protection, announced that its subsidiary DSS Technology Management has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against a group of major technology and retail companies, including Intel Corp., Dell, GameStop, and AT&T. The lawsuit claims that these companies have infringed on
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Wal-Mart's aggressive rollout of generic drugs at $4 for a 30-day supply in 49 states, including Minnesota, is shaking the retail pharmacy market. The move, which could save consumers hundreds of dollars a month, has raised concerns from independent pharmacists who fear it may undermine the role of
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Wal-Mart launched its cheap prescription drug program in Florida two months ago and has since added 26 states, including Colorado. The program offers hundreds of generic drugs for $4, but due to Colorado's predatory pricing laws, 55 of the low-priced generic drugs and formulations will cost $9 to
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The day after a brief disruption on Amazon's site due to a Microsoft Xbox sale, Walmart's website suffered high traffic issues on Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The problems began at around 3:30 a.m. CST and lasted throughout the
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Target Corp. has launched a generic prescription drug program at its pharmacies, offering over 300 medications for $4, starting immediately. The initiative affects formulations and dosages of popular medicines such as prednisone and amoxicillin. With 19 Denver-area stores and 1,494 locations across 47 states, Target's move is
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Staples reported in-line earnings and guided higher, indicating a strengthening of its business despite signs of flat consumer spending. The office supply retailer, led by CFO John Mahoney, attributed its strong quarter to execution and a focus on small business customers who remain confident in their ability to sustain business
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On August 15, 2006, Schaeffer's Market Blog featured several stocks of interest, including Dell (NASDAQ:DELL), Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT), General Electric (NYSE:GE), Home Depot (NYSE:HD), and Deere & Co. (NYSE:DE). The blog's writers provided insights into the stocks' performance, earnings, and
City councils
The Chicago city council recently approved an ordinance that requires large retailers in the city to pay their employees a living wage. The law, which is set to become the first of its type in the nation, would raise pay for tens of thousands of workers at retailers such as
City councils
A proposed minimum-wage law in Chicago is set to target big-box retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Home Depot, marking a new stage in the debate over the social impact of these retailers. The law, backed by a coalition of anti-poverty, religious, and union groups, would set a $9.25
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Hurricane Katrina's devastating blow to the Gulf Coast has had far-reaching economic consequences, affecting not only the local region but also the nation as a whole. While the storm has displaced about one million workers, many of whom are still unable to resume their jobs, the broader American
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In a shift away from unattainable beauty standards, major advertisers like Nike and Wal-Mart are featuring unretouched images of real women in their ads. This trend, which began in June with Dove's campaign for firming lotion, aims to promote natural beauty and self-acceptance. Marketing experts praise the move,
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The revolution in local supermarkets can be understood by looking at Winn-Dixie, a chain closing its stores in the Triad, as a slice of bologna. The competition consists of two slices of bread: the top slice, represented by Wal-Marts and Costcos, focuses on low cost and bulk sales, while the
