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Wal-Mart Launches Discount App Crowdsaver
October 27, 2010

In a post on its Facebook page, Wal-Mart launched the deals app Crowdsaver, which unlocks a discount once enough consumers opt in - much like the group deals phenomenon the start-up Groupon has made popular in recent months.

Amazon Launches Windowshop for the Apple iPad
October 27, 2010

Amazon.com launched Amazon Windowshop, a complete rewrite of Amazon.com specifically created for Apple's iPad tablet computing device. On the backend, everything remains the same, the company said. In a press announcement, Amazon.

Art Van Furniture Hires Veteran Marketing Executive
October 26, 2010

WARREN, Mich., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture has appointed Diana Sikes as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations of Michigan's largest furniture retailer.

Postmaster General to Retire
October 26, 2010

After nearly 10 years as U.S. Postmaster General and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service, John E. Potter today announced that he will retire on Dec. 3, after 32 years of service.

Rising Concerns for Business Inventory Gains
October 26, 2010

The inventory build that boosted the U.S. economy this year is slowing. Third-quarter earnings reports reflect rising uncertainty among manufacturers whether the inventory elastic stretched too far, and could snap back later this year or next.