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Retail sales in the U.S. beat Sept. forecasts
Retail sales in the U.S. rose more than projected in September, reflecting broad-based gains that indicate household spending helped bolster economic growth last quarter. more
Bloomberg News | 10/22/12
U.S. stock futures drop as GE, Microsoft results disappoint
U.S. stock futures fell, indicating the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will trim its biggest weekly advance in more than a month, as Microsoft Corp. and General Electric Co. posted sales that missed estimates and euro-area leaders agreed on a banking regulation timetable. more
Retail sales in U.S. climbed more than forecast in September
Retail sales in the U.S. rose more than projected in September, reflecting broad-based gains that indicate household spending helped bolster economic growth last quarter. more
Joining living space, city retail growing
Slowed down by the Great Recession, downtown Providence’s renaissance is gaining steam, as new retail establishments follow the capital city’s reawakening residential momentum. more
10/15/12
Hasbro reboots Furby for iPad-obsessed generation
In early 2011, Hasbro Inc. CEO Brian Goldner convened a team of designers, engineers and marketers to figure out the Next Big Toy. more
Bloomberg News | 10/15/12
Boutique shops build momentum
When Nora Alexander was a student at Rhode Island School of Design 10 years ago, the only things that routinely drew her and her classmates into downtown Providence were live music and “dive” bars. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/15/12

Consumer sentiment in U.S. unexpectedly climbed in October
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly jumped in October to the highest level since before the recession began five years ago, raising the odds that retailers will see sales will see sales improve. more
Hasbro reboots Furby toy for an iPad-obsessed generation
In early 2011, Hasbro Inc. CEO Brian Goldner convened a team of designers, engineers and marketers to figure out the Next Big Toy. more
R.I. gas prices stagnate, Mass. prices rise 4 cents
Gas prices in Rhode Island held steady at $3.97 this week after rising 1 cent last week, according to AAA Southern New England. more
| 10/9/12
Consumer confidence in U.S. advances for a sixth week
Consumer confidence in the U.S. climbed for a sixth straight week, the longest such stretch since early 2006, as Americans grew more secure about their finances. more
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