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Social welfare groups call for Amazon boycott
Money & CompanyA coalition of advocates for improved health, welfare and social services is calling for a boycott of Amazon.com Inc. until the giant Internet retailer drops a referendum aimed at overturning a new law requiring it to collect sales taxes on...... -
Internet sales tax bill advances in California Legislature
Money & CompanyAn all-out drive to boost state revenues by taxing all retail Internet sales picked up steam in the Assembly. On Tuesday, the lower house of the Legislature passed a bill by Assemblyman Charles Calderon (D-Whittier) aimed at closing a legal...... -
Social media useful for checking off wish lists
If you didn't hit the malls on Black Friday, don't worry. There's plenty of time to get your holiday shopping groove on, and social media can help. The lastest trend that seems to be picking up steam is "gift wish list" tools on Facebook, Amazon and...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Candy, Flowers and Gifts, eBay Inc., Twitter, Inc., Services and Shopping
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WGN NewsBen Kaplan - Steve Greenberg Monday, March 7 Ben Kaplan - Scholarships For more information: www.CityofCollegeDreams.org Tuesday, March 8 Steve Greenberg Gadgets That Protect and Serve ARCHERFISH SOLO is a "thinking" surveillance camera that'...Tags: Wireless Technology, Electronic Devices, Crimes, Theft, WGN
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Texas Comptroller Hunts Amazon for Tax Money
The Texas TribuneAmazon wants to sell books and other goods to Texans, but doesn't think it should collect sales taxes here because it doesn't actually conduct business in the state.
The state says the company's warehouse in Irving and the 120 people who work...
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Internet sales-tax dodge darkens the future of bricks-and-mortar businesses
Change of Subject"It's trickle-down bad," says suburban lighting gallery owner Glen Kaplan, describing the 15 to 20 percent drop in his business that he attributes to the increasing numbers of consumers who avoid paying sales taxes by shopping online. "The village loses..... -
Survey released of top 10 retailers for customer service
Money & CompanyBig selections, cool gadgets, in-store cafes and cheap prices are nice. But without customer service, your favorite store might as well be a flea market. Falling head-first into the Black Friday frenzy, helpful service with a smile could be the...... -
Frugal Fashion: Jessica Alba's futuristic ensemble at the American Music Awards
All The RageThe music industry's hottest and most talented stars took over the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles for the American Music Awards last weekend. Stars as different as Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Ke$ha came dressed in outfits that ranged...... -
Cyber Monday deals will be more aggressive and more widespread, retail group says
L.A. Times Tech BlogCyber Monday tech deals... -
The Deal: Honeysuckle decor on sale at Overstock
L.A. at HomeIn case you haven't heard: Pink is the new black. And now that Pantone has dubbed Honeysuckle the color of the year, pink accents are popping up everywhere. Discount online retailer Overstock.com is among the retailers seeing pink. Peruse the...... -
Yarnmarket, Namaste Farms auction benefits Japanese Red Cross
All The RageAs the post-tsunami news out of Japan gets increasingly dire, more and more folks seem to be hopping on the charity bullet train. On Monday we mentioned that Lady Gaga was selling a bracelet to raise relief funds, and on...... -
Retail roundup: Overstock.com cuts marketing affiliates in five states, March retail sales better than expected, Toys R Us hires former Mattel exec
Money & Company-- Online retailer Overstock.com has severed its relationships with thousands of marketing affiliates in five states to avoid being forced to collect sales tax from its shoppers. Lately many Internet retailers, led by Amazon.com, have decried new state...
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