Saturday, June 4, 2016


As competitors like Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Family Dollar crowd the space, the idea of visiting a Walmart is less compelling to price-conscious consumers.



 


Author bio – Ashley Lutz (photo, left) is "Business Insider's retail editor. She previously covered specialty apparel and consumer companies for Bloomberg News. You can find her on Twitter at @AshleyLutz."


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State universities see increase in use of free online textbook

Jamestown Sun

Russell began implementing OERs in her business writing class in early 2015 and the $10,000 in grant money went toward assisting and training 10 other VCSU faculty in how to find and use them. VCSU matched that contribution with $12,000 internal ...



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Friday, June 3, 2016


Toledo Blade


Regulators may set olive oil standards

Toledo Blade

Just like wine or cognac, olive oil tasting experts come up with all manner of creative descriptors they note in a swig, but the easiest way to note good oil is the punch. A slurp of fresh olive oil should quickly hit the back of your throat. “Any kind ...



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Thursday, June 2, 2016


Planned Parenthood Sues Florida over New Abortion Law

Sunshine State News

This goes to show why Florida politicians have no business writing laws about women's health. We will do everything in our power to protect access to care for the Floridians who rely on us.” According to the organization, "This law would have an ...



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Blue Cross NC says feds owe $130M backup for ACA policies

News & Observer

North Carolina's largest health insurer is suing to recover what it says is $130 million Washington promised but didn't pay after it took on sicker customers under President Barack Obama's reform law. By EMERY P. DALESIO AP Business Writer.



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Wednesday, June 1, 2016


Federal Regulators Propose Restrictions on Payday Lenders

ABC News

Federal regulators are proposing a significant clampdown on payday lenders and other providers of high-interest loans, saying borrowers need to be protected from practices that wind up turning into "debt traps" for many. The Consumer Financial ...



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