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Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A nationwide helium shortage could deflate Valentine’s Day sales at local party stores and florists.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Does unworn clothing have your closet bursting at the seams? Style Eye Midwest joins NBC25 Today to talk about how purging old clothing can actually make you money.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the aftermath of shootings and storms.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Holiday shoppers head online in droves to pick up Cyber Monday deals

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Monday, November 26, 2012  According to the National Retail Federation, more than 35 million shopped on Thanksgiving.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Small business Saturday thrives in Frankenmuth. Business owners say it was a great success.

Friday, November 23, 2012  The Friday after Thanksgiving is often the time when people start to purchase their Christmas trees. This year's drought did take a bit of a toll.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Retailers across the area opened early-ahead of black Friday drawing long lines of eager shoppers waiting to get inside.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Black Friday shopping is set to begin on Thanksgiving in several major retail stores this year.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  With just a couple days until the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, more crazed consumers will be camping out in front of area retail stores.