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Wal-Mart executives resign in latest set-back for U.S. retailer in China
Money & CompanyWal-Mart said Monday it was replacing the head of its operations in China, the latest set-back in the country for the giant U.S. retailer after employees were arrested and detained last week in the western city of Chongqing over a...... -
India's opening to Wal-Mart, other foreign retailers sparks outrage
World NowThe Indian Parliament adjourned in an uproar Friday over the government's decision to let large international retailers enter the country's long-protected market.... -
Taylor Swift rocks blue mini, wins at Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift rocked a sparkly blue mini dress by Muhair Zurad, with cutouts across her shoulder blades, when she accepted eight awards, including artist of the year, at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday. She also wore...
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'Lipstick effect' hits China as economy slows
China Daily, Beijing / Asia News NetworkSHANGHAI (China Daily/ANN) -- When the economy declines, some people will start to buy inexpensive lipsticks or makeup that are not high-end items to make themselves feel good. People are more willing to spend on small indulgences such as cosmetics....Tags: Prada, Media Industry, Beauty Products, Movies, Consumers
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Farms in focus at Agricultural Salon in Paris
PARIS (AP) - Stung by Europe's growing horse meat scandal, French farmers and food industry officials were recently flocking to Paris to show off their wares and defend the reputation of the Western world's culinary heartland. Paris' yearly Agricultural...Tags: Consumer Confidence, Consumers, Consumer Goods Industries, Food Industry, European Union
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Wal-Mart under fire, accused of paying bribes in Mexico; Executives could face U.S. prison terms
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Claims that U.S. retail giant Wal-Mart used payoffs to speed zoning and other permits in its break-neck Mexican expansion is sparking soul-searching in Mexico, where crowded government offices are the working grounds of shadowy...
Tags: Walmart, The Associated Press, Blackmail and Extortion, Bribery, U.S. Department of Justice
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McDonald's, Carrefour apologize for chicken incidents in China
Fast food mega-chain McDonald’s Corp. and supermarket giant Carrefour SA issued apologies Friday after being accused by state-owned China Central Television of selling expired or mislabeled chicken.
In an investigation that aired Thursday, CCTV...Tags: Oak Brook, Restaurant and Catering Industry, China, Companies and Corporations, Food Industry
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Fruit and vegetables rot as hunger stalks India
SOLAN, India (AP) — Sunil Sharma, a young tomato farmer in northern India, must navigate decripit roads, corrupt policemen and blazing heat to deliver his produce in an unrefrigerated truck to New Delhi’s wholesale vegetable market. India...Tags: India, Bribery, Corporate Crime, Tomatoes, Crime, Law and Justice
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