Topic: Commerce

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Americans Shoplifted $1.8 Billion Worth of Stuff This Christmas

Reuters

Hope you have a Merry Christmas, America, because you've been extremely naughty at the mall this year.

By Rebecca Greenfield

Dec 23, 2011

Retailers Are Desperate for Last Minute Shoppers

With only two shopping days left, retailers have entered desperation mode, doing anything to get rid of merchandise before December 25. 

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 8, 2011

Meet Gary Locke: America's New Ambassador to China

The current Commerce Secretary is a rock star in China, but bland in the U.S.

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