| Tax-free holidays persuade US consumers to get out their credit cards Almost 20 tax-free holidays and heavy discounting helped retail sales in the US bounce back sharply last month. telegraph.co.uk |
Top ten brands of 2010 Hi-tech firms crowd the ranks, but Coca-Cola hangs on to the top spot. telegraph.co.uk |
Punch Taverns struggles as losses narrow Britain's largest pubs group narrowed its pre-tax losses, although a decline in beer volumes continues. telegraph.co.uk |
Wholesale prices tame beyond volatile food, energy By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER 2010-10-14T13:11:07ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Wholesale inflation stayed tame last month outside of a sharp rise in food and energy prices.... hosted.ap.org |
London Olympic Business: British companies could miss Olympic benefits Britain could miss out on the full economic benefits of the 2012 Olympics because companies are not prepared for the Games and have mixed views about its impact. telegraph.co.uk |