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Sales at U.S. retailers probably grew in January as an improving job market helped consumers overcome higher payroll taxes, economists said before a report this morning.
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By Michelle Jamrisko |
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Rhode Island’s gasoline prices continued to rise this week, jumping 8 cents to $3.75 in the third consecutive week of price increases, AAA Southern New England said Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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Profit for Hasbro Inc. fell 6.4 percent to $130.3 million, or 99 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2012 and 12.8 percent to $336 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, for 2012 as a whole, the company announced after markets closed Thursday.
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By PBN Staff
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Toy and game-maker Hasbro Inc. announced Wednesday the appointment of two veteran employees to high-level chief officer positions.
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By Alex Kowalski |
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Forbes Magazine has named Swipley Inc. one of “America’s Most Promising Companies.” Swipely, which was founded in 2009, is the first Rhode Island company to make the list.
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By PBN Staff
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CVS Caremark Corp., the largest provider of prescription drugs in the United States, posted fourth-quarter and full-year gains in profits, with its bottom line increasing 6.2 percent in the fourth quarter and 12.1 percent over the year.
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By PBN Staff
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The A.T. Cross Co., a producer of high-end writing utensils and other personal accessories, announced in a press release late Monday that it is “exploring strategic alternatives” for its Cross Accessory Division.
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By PBN Staff
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Gasoline prices in Rhode Island rose 12 cents to $3.67 over the last week, after rising 3 cents a week ago, AAA Southern New England said Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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The owner of the Industrial Trust Tower said he believes there is demand for new apartments downtown, but is not ruling out any mix of uses for the landmark known as the “Superman building.”
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By Patrick Anderson |
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Gasoline prices in Rhode Island rose 3 cents to $3.55 over the last week, after dropping 2 cents a week ago, AAA Southern New England said Monday.
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By PBN Staff
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