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Shoppers not in the spending mood
December 24, 2012 8:09 AM
ATLANTA - Some analysts are saying that shoppers seem to be spending less leading up to Christmas Day. The market research NPD Inc., says consumer traffic over the weekend was in line with the same time a year ago, but shoppers seemed to be holding onto their wallets a... more » -
Higher gas prices won't slot most holiday shoppers
November 27, 2010 1:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Many Americans are determined not to let higher gas be the Grinch that spoils their holiday spending plans. Gas prices on average have risen about 17 cents since Labor Day to $2.86 per gallon because of rising oil prices. By one analyst's estimate, that means Americans are... more »
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Spending slips in East Baton Rouge
May 25, 2013
BATON ROUGE - Business and consumer spending in East Baton Rouge Parish fell by 1 percent in March and is down 2 percent for the... more » -
Bayou Country Superfest kicks off
May 25, 2013
BATON ROUGE - The country music superstars have arrived in Baton Rouge for Bayou Country Superfest 2013, taking over Tiger Stadium. Scheduled to perform Saturday... more » -
Thousands run final mile of Boston Marathon
May 25, 2013
BOSTON - Thousands of athletes have joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race, reclaiming the... more » -
Graduating high schoolers say they don't want to move
May 25, 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY - Seven tornadoes have swept through Moore, Okla., since they were born, but new high school graduates are vowing they won't say goodbye... more » -
Both quick, long-term fixes in works for WA bridge
May 25, 2013
SEATTLE - Washington state officials say it's going to take time to find both short and long-term fixes for the bridge that collapsed on Interstate... more »
