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Phineas and Ferb Take the Boys' Market by Storm

"Phineas and Ferb" is the hippest, nerdiest, unlikeliest hit on TV -- and now Disney hopes it can be a SpongeBob-like cash cow.READ»

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American Apparel's Dov Charney Blames Immigration Reform for Troubles in Team Conference Call

Neither American Apparel's financials nor nasty reports of sexist hiring practices are the problem, founder and CEO Dov Charney tells his employees -- and an AA rep tells us. The problem here is immigration reform. READ»

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Prospects for Job Growth

My latest project, now in the hands of the editors, is called 2011 Career Plan. The idea is that as America moves out of recession, 2011 is a good time for your next career move, so make a plan and get moving! Of course, this is ...READ»

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Checkered Flag in Virginia Offers Certified Female Friendly Consultants

Women car buyers in Virginia select certified female friendly dealers, like the Checkered Flag Auto Group, who have pledge to meet the differing needs of female car customers.READ»

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Used Honda Long Island Dealership Has the Next Big Thing

Used Honda Long Island dealership Huntington Honda has announced its launch of the “Really Big Certified Used Cars Sales Event,” a follow-up to the exceedingly successful “Really Big Thing Sales Event.”READ»

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Used Honda NJ Customers Find Out Really Big Things Keep Happening at Garden State Honda

Used Honda NJ buyers will reap the rewards of the “Really Big Certified Used Cars Sales Event,” which was recently launched by Garden State Honda.READ»

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Discerning Trends and Fluctuations From Direction and Volatility

Question: Why did the market tank at the close Wednesday, after the release of the G.19 report, when it was already known February was a poor month for consumer credit? Between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm Wednesday, this was the most significant news to come out?READ»

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Car Loans Bronx Approvals at Yonkers Auto Mall

Car loans Bronx approvals are easier when financing through a dealership with Capital One Diamond Dealer status.READ»

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Miami Dealers See Rise in Honda Sales

One of Toyota’s most popular vehicles, the Toyota Camry, was at the forefront of the manufacturers controversial recall early this year.  As a result, sales of the Honda Accord have surged since February. The Honda Accord is a ...READ»

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Target Goes Bulk--Savvy Business or an Act of Desperation?

To ring in the new year, Target has launched the Great Save, a sales event offering slashed prices and bulk-packaged items, creating a warehouse club-like atmosphere--but without the membership requirement or fees.READ»

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With Analytics in Your Rear View, You’ll Never See Your Future

Given the tectonic shifts in the marketing landscape, a siloed ROI approach that is only rear-view mirror focused can lead to poor decision making. Marketers cannot afford to stifle their innovation by employing an “it worked in the past” mindset. READ»

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Some common gifts beyond the recession

The presents have been unwrapped, the ranking taken down. And Santa still hasn't brought you that Wii.Don't disquiet. You are not forlorn.Despite the lucrative pessimism and doom that saddled this Christmas shopping time, a few crop ...READ»

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American Consumers Now Seem to Prefer Cars Over Trucks

America has in the past been known and labeled as the big truck and suv driving nation. This is now no longer true as American have made the switch to smaller vehicles.READ»

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The Rise in Demand for Used Cars affects Sales in Miami Dealerships

The main focus on dealership sales usually comes from new vehicles yet now more than ever, people are looking for used vehicles. According to Edmunds.com, used vehicle prices jumped to an average of 16 percent in October compared to ...READ»

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Predictions and Trends for the 2010 Holiday Shopping Season

Holiday shopping isn’t what it used to be. Long lines, early bird sales and throwing elbows are still involved, but thanks to social media, consumers can get a lot of the legwork done before ever reaching a store. Since the advent ...READ»

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Apple Store Is Highest Grossing Retailer on Fifth Avenue

The 10,000-square-foot Mac Mecca at the corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown is pulling in an estimated $350 million annually.READ»

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Get your Honda Clearance Specials at your Local Miami Dealership

The summer is almost ending yet Honda Clearance specials are just getting started. Stop by Brickell Honda to get the latest deals on all Honda vehicles. Now going on for a limited time at Brickell Honda you receive a clearance special ...READ»

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ComScore: Online Ads Boost Brands Just as Effectively as TV Campaigns

Television advertising may be some of the most expensive marketing a brand can engage in, but consumer goods brands could do just as well pouring their ad dollars into the Web. A comScore study has found that online advertising is at ...READ»

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Only Honda Dealership in Miami to Offer Low Payments

With all the summer sales events and clearance specials going on this year, Honda dealerships all over South Florida are finding ways to bring in more customers. South Honda is offering same great summer deals as well as other Local ...READ»

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Burberry and the Next Big Brands to Come From the East

The plaid giant's significant expansion in Singapore signals the winning strategy for becoming a global brand: Woo Asian customers first.READ»

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How To Make Electric Cars Go Mainstream: Sell Batteries Separately

What's stopping electric cars from dominating vehicle sales? Price. More specifically, the high price of EV batteries, which jack up overall vehicle costs considerably. So it comes as no surprise to learn that UC Berkeley ...READ»

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Maine Car Buyers Select GM OnStar For Worry Free Driving

Maine car buyers look to GM’s OnStar communications system to provide safety and support on the road.READ»

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Buy Here Pay Here Dealer in Ohio Reduces Interest Rates On Car Loans

ABC MotorCredit in Ohio announces reduced interest rates on car loans by 7.5%. Used car buyers can save as much as 10% off their regular monthly payments because of this.READ»

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Tempe Chevy Car Shoppers Head to Phoenix For 2010 Equinox Debut

Midway Chevy in Phoenix will be one of the first to debut the 2010 Chevy Equinox. Car buyers from Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale are expected to make the drive to Phoenix for the debut.READ»

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Cash For Clunkers

According to CBS News website “Pressure is mounting for House Energy and Commerce Chair Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) to bring the legislation to the House floor by Memorial Day, as he promised. The committee could vote on the bill next ...READ»