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Walgreen grows closer to supplier, falls short of profit in 2Q
Walgreen Co. has switched its primary pharmaceutical supplier, according to the Associated Press. Walgreen has signed a 10-year deal in which AmerisourceBergen will replace Cardinal Health as its primary drug supplier. more
| 3/19/13
Pump prices continue to drop in R.I., Mass.
Gasoline prices in the Ocean State dropped 1 cent this week in the third consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. more
| 3/25/13
R.I. gas prices drop for fourth consecutive week
Gasoline prices in the Ocean State dropped 1 cent this week in the fourth consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. more
| 4/1/13
Consumer spending climbs more than forecast on U.S. services
Consumer spending in the U.S. rose more than projected in March, reflecting a jump in outlays for services that is unlikely to be repeated, signaling the biggest part of the economy will soften this quarter. more
Gas up 6 cents across R.I., Mass.
Rhode Island and Massachusetts drivers saw gasoline prices jump 6 cents this week after a nine-week decline, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. more
Pet-accessory paradise
When Alice Nichols presented a business plan for what would become a successful pet-accessory company to a consultant, she was shocked by the response. “This is good,” the consultant said. “Did your husband write it?” It was 1984 and much has changed, both for women in business and Nichols, pictured above with her new puppy, Minnie. Up Country, the startup she founded that year, now employs 30 in an East Providence studio. The firm started with six designs for dog leashes and collars and now has 120 for those and a host of other products sold worldwide. more
5/28/12
Stylish collars, leashes feeding growing pet market
“This is good. Did your husband write it?” more
Yacht Club markets taste of R.I.
Located deep in the heart of Centerdale village, Yacht Club Bottling Works has been a fixture in the state for more than 90 years. This family-owned-and-operated business has managed to increase its sales despite a down economy thanks to some new marketing and good, old-fashioned know-how. more
Demand for fuel efficiency spurs R.I. auto sales
During the first quarter of 2012, earning reports for the “Big Three” American motor companies, Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, showed that Americans are standing behind their automobile makers, and the Ocean State followed suit in the country’s rekindled love affair with the iconic, American-made automobile. more
Time to tip sales scale in your favor
Every salesperson knows the job is tougher than ever. It’s not for the faint-hearted or those who feel the world owes them a living. At the same time, salespeople recognize the importance of having an extra edge, of standing out from the crowd. more
6/11/12
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