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How to cybershop with safety

CNN offers six steps consumers can use to protect themselves from scammers as the online buying season kicks into high gear:

Tags: Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , online shopping

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Apple's incompatibility with Flash angers retailers

Stores are frustrated with what it takes to reach iPad and iPhone users.

Tags: iPad , iPhone , retail , e-commerce , Flash , Colleen Kelleher

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Hispanic-owned businesses surge in Maryland

The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in Maryland soared to 25,742 in 2007 -- up 67.

Tags: retail , Montgomery County Department of Economic Developme , David Hinson , Mount Airy

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Thurmont shows off Its wares at Saturday stroll

Business owners and officials are hoping an afternoon of music, activities and shopping will help draw more visitors as well as residents to the downtown area.

Tags: Thurmond Main Street , Chris O'Toole , economy ,

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Walmart to test tags that track jeans and underwear

Supporters say they'll allow workers at the world's largest retailer to keep better tags on inventory. Critics say they raise privacy concerns.

Tags: Walmart , retail ,

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Deck your halls with 'Christmas in July' savings

Several major retailers are hosting "Christmas in July" sales, where customers can save a bundle on holiday ornaments and gifts.

Tags: retail , K-Mart , Sears , Target , Toys R Us , Michelle Basch

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Walmart eyes New York Ave. location

It would be on New York Avenue, NE, near the busy intersection with Bladensburg Road.

Tags: Walmart , Wal-Mart , retail , New York Avenue , Bladensburg Road , Colleen Kelleher

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Frederick to get its first Wegmans, Marshalls

A new $5 million, 28,000-square-foot retail center will bring in a Wegmans supermarket, a Marshalls department store and a Lowe's home improvement store.

Tags: Frederick , Wegmans , Marshalls , Morgan-Keller Construction , retail

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Alexandria redevelopment could mean stores are torn down

Plans to redevelop the north end of Potomac Yard have Alexandria residents worried about more traffic, the loss of some popular stores and higher taxes.

Tags: Potomac Yard , Alexandria , Metro , Alexandria City Council , Shopper's Food Warehouse , Target , Colleen Kelleher

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Costco wants warehouse and gas station fast-tracked

Costco's plans for a warehouse in Wheaton could be in jeopardy if Montgomery County doesn't allow 16 gas pumps and fast track the process.

Tags: Costco , Montgomery County Council , Wheaton , Westfield Shoppingtown Wheaton , Beltsville , retail ,

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