LONDON — British department stores group John Lewis scored a 7.2 per cent rise in Christmas sales, as strong demand for items from tablet PCs to coffee machines helped it become one of this year's likely winners in the UK retail sector. The …

As we have since July 2006, each Friday we'll post a mixed bag of quick cigar news and other items of interest. Below is our latest Friday Sampler. Mayor Tom Menino 1) It is no longer legal to smoke in Boston's outdoor parks. The city's Parks … 2 …

British department stores group John Lewis scored a 7.2 per cent rise in Christmas sales, as strong demand for items from tablet PCs to coffee machines helped it become one of this year's likely winners in the UK retail sector. The improvement comes …

Moreover, scarcity of edibles, and peoples' inability to purchase the items related to basic needs of life turns life miserable and pathetic one to the great extent. Income and … majority of the country is getting pulverized and macerated under the …

The company has always used promotions to drive sales, offering 50 per cent reductions in the run- up to Christmas on some items, but the company said it had to offer particularly deep discounts this time round to keep up with competitors …

Other budget items taking a bite out of any potential surplus include growth and inflation in the state's K-12 education funding formula and state employee compensation. That leaves little money left over to boost state spending on higher education …

The supermarket chain has retuned its business strategy and is now targeting the more affluent customers to drive higher sales in the subcontinent. Wal-Mart plans to … Moreover, Sam's Club shelves items which the local stores in China do not. The …

Here in Orange County, one of the most affluent sectors in the nation, we have our share of very needy children. During the holiday season, one … Many of the vendors offer one-of-a-kind items for sale that would not be found in stores. In addition …

UL> scored a 7.2 percent rise in Christmas sales, as strong demand for items from tablet PCs to coffee machines helped it become one of this year's likely winners in the UK retail sector. The improvement comes despite unusually … John Lewis's …