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Retail sales heat up

Sept 02 – Retailers’ August sales beat estimates, as bargain shoppers did some back to school shopping. Jill Bennett reports.

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Crowd sourcing funds fashion

New website empowers consumers to fund fashion designer’s collections and give feedback on their favorite items. Sharon Reich reports.

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The day ahead: September 3, 2010

Sept. 2 – Friday’s August non-farm payrolls report is expected to reflect fading census hires, state and local layoffs and a reluctance by firms to add staff.

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Behind the Burger King deal

Sept. 2 – Reuters Breakingviews U.S. Editor Rob Cox says 3G’s successful experience with consumer businesses like beer-maker InBev could bode well for Burger King’s future and their global market potential.

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ECB holds low interest rate

Sept. 2 – The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged at 1 percent and extended its liquidity safety-net on worries about vulnerable banks.

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A whopper of a deal for Burger King

Sept 2 – Burger King Holdings agrees to be bought at a 46% premium to it’s pre-rumor price by investment firm 3G Capital.Bobbi Rebell reports.

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South Africa workers reject pay deal

Sep. 02 – Millions of public sector workers strike in South Africa having rejected a government pay deal.

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Zara launches online shopping site

Sep.02 – Spanish retailer Zara begins selling its fashion collection online.

Basmah Fahim, Reuters.

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Electronics seller’s world cup boost

Sep.02 – Europe’s number two electricals retailer DSG International has met forecasts for first-quarter sales, with trade boosted by strong demand for TVs to watch the soccer World Cup.

Andrew Potter, Reuters

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Philippine tourism down after hijack

Sep 2 – The Philippine tourism industry suffers blow following deadly hostage-taking.

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Food inflation fears

Sept 2 – Fears about food inflation across the globe are growing – global meat prices have hit a 20-year high and UK shoppers are among many being warned there could be tough times ahead. Hayley Platt reports.

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Sonos pipes in Spotify

Sep.02 – The wireless music hardware company Sonos has announced a partnership with the music streaming service Spotify for its premium users in Europe.

Matt Cowan, Reuters.

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Asia shrs rise on U.S., China hopes

Sep 2 – Asian shares move higher, taking heart from signs that U.S. manufacturing activity was on the rise and Chinese car sales. Dan Sloan reports.

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Sony optimistic about year-end

Sep 2 – Sony says it’s optimistic about European recovery and the outlook for the year-end sales season.

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Navis eyes Carrefour in Asia

Sep.02 – Navis joins other bidders for some of retailer Carrefour’s SouthEast Asian assets.

Basmah Fahim, Reuters.

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Factory strength offsets job cuts

Sep 01 – Growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector surprisingly quickened pace in August, fueling hopes the labor market will pick up in the not-so-distant future. Conway G. Gittens reports.

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English Premier League spends less

Sep.01 – Premier League clubs are spending less in the summer player transfer window as cash-strapped clubs seek to balance their books.

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Euro zone PMI data drops

Sept. 1 – European factories are struggling to maintain growth, China considers anti-monopoly enquiry into BHP/Potash deal and BMW looks to China.

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Euro zone manufacturing slows pace

Sept. 1 – Manufacturing in the euro zone expands at its slowest rate since February.

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BMW looks to China, US for sales

Sept. 1 – BMW says it is looking to China and the US for further growth and hoping to save 100 million euros a year through a purchasing cooperation with rival Daimler.

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China to probe BHP’s Potash bid

Sept. 1 – China may launch an anti-monopoly enquiry into BHP’s 39 billion U.S dollar bid for Canada’s Potash, said a Chinese newspaper report.

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China, Australia economies lift mkts

Sep 1 -China’s manufacturing rebound and better-than-expected Australian growth boost Asian share markets. Dan Sloan reports.

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Panasonic sees 3D TV price war

Japan’s Panasonic sees a 3D TV price war ahead, saying over-ambitious sales targets have left manufacturers with a glut of panels.

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Greece businesses on brink of bust

Aug.31 – Greek officials warn thousands of small businesses are at risk of closing leading to a rise in unemployment.

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How common is corruption in cricket?

Aug.31 – As the International Cricket Council and British police investigate three Pakistan players accused of corruption, questions are being asked about how widespread corruption is in the game.

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