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U.S. Retail E-Commerce Growth Slows to 1 Percent in October 2008
added: 20-11-2008

comScore, Inc. released its monthly retail e-commerce sales estimates, which showed that online spending in October 2008 grew by only 1 percent over October 2007, the lowest monthly growth rate since comScore began tracking e-commerce in 2001.
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Credit Market Condition Not Likely to Affect Plans to Build Green Buildings, Say 75% of Commercial Real Estate Executives
added: 20-11-2008

Despite the concerns about the availability of credit, 75% of the commercial real estate executives surveyed said they would not be any less likely to construct "green" buildings. Green buildings are designed to be more efficient in their use of energy, water and other resources and to create better environments for occupants.
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Home Prices Rise in Some Metros, Buyers More Active in Other Areas
added: 19-11-2008

Four out of five metropolitan areas recorded lower home prices in the third quarter from a year earlier, while existing-home sales fell in 32 states from the second quarter, according to the latest quarterly survey by the National Association of Realtors(R).
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Gift Cards Gain In Popularity for Employee Incentive and Recognition
added: 19-11-2008

Corporations are expected to purchase a record number of gift cards this holiday season as part of employee recognition programs, according to the Incentive Gift Card Council, a strategic industry group within the Incentive Marketing Association. This comes as no surprise, since the popularity of gift cards for consumers is well-documented, with some studies showing estimated spending by both businesses and consumers at $400 billion in 2008.
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Mortgage Rates Remain Stable for Second Consecutive Week
added: 19-11-2008

Mortgage rates remained relatively stable last week, with rates for 30-year fixed mortgages declining slightly to 6.03 percent, down from 6.09 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®.
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U.S. Entrepreneurs Vulnerable in Economic Downturn
added: 19-11-2008

Although the U.S. continues to rank high in entrepreneurial activity, the new GEM study suggests a portentous weakeningin the nation's normally robust entrepreneurial engine.
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Employee Retention: A Best Bet in Any Economy
added: 19-11-2008

According to research by VIST Insurance, Employee Retention Programs drive better bottom line performance in growing and uncertain economies. In fact, engaging and rewarding your employees with financial or non-financial awards are retention actions you can no longer overlook or dismiss as trivial. Today there is convincing evidence that these actions make a difference.
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American Healthcare System Buckling at the Knees Under the Weight of Current Economic Crisis
added: 19-11-2008

The ripple effect of the imploding American economy continues. As families feel the financial strain, consumer purse strings are pulled tighter and tighter. Looking for drastic ways to save, Americans are skimping on real essentials like physician visits and medications, placing their personal health in jeopardy.
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Americans Savings: Americans Tap Savings to Cope With Economy
added: 18-11-2008

As the economic slide continues into the holiday season, more Americans are making ends meet by turning to one of their last resorts - their savings. A new COUNTRY Financial survey shows people are tapping their savings more now (44 percent) than in July (43 percent), even after slashing their spending.
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Bankrate Releases 2008 Gift Card Study
added: 18-11-2008

A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. shows that while Americans are expected to cut approximately 25% in money spent on gift cards, certain types of gift cards may see growth. Bankrate surveyed 24 gift card issuers to determine fees that come from major gift card providers as well as where consumers can get the most value for their money.
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