TV and Video Reporting for the Print Journalist
More business reporters are being asked to do web video or appear on TV. Don’t panic.
How to Get Holiday Retail Right
There is no shortage of sales data. Finding the most appropriate and accurate numbers can be tough.
How to Steer Readers Through Black Friday
Retail reporters must sort through a sea of ads to find deals worth passing on to readers. Here are a few guidelines for assessing a bargain.
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Steady Gains in Retail Sales Hint at Broader Growth
Retail sales are up about 5% over last year. Here’s what it means for the economy.
Amid Signs of Growth, Concern Over 2012
The economy is showing hints of life, but economists have not ruled out another recession.
Consumers Scale Back, Threatening Recovery
American shoppers’ lavish spending habits have receded at an inopportune moment for the economy.
