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Retailers Report Strong January Sales Despite Payroll Tax Rise

Posted Fri, 2013-02-08 04:31 by BMM

NEW YORK — In further evidence that the economy's private sector is gaining steam, U.S. chain-store retailers sizzled in January, posting a gain of 4.5% compared to last year.

CyberWeek Breaks Retail Records

Posted Tue, 2011-12-06 15:24 by BMM
comScore e-commerce without travel (retail only)
Online big sales days. Source: comScore

RESTON, Va. — With a 22 percent increase in e-commerce sales from last year, Monday, November 28 saw the heaviest online retail buying on record.

Goldman Booted From DNKN Offering

Posted Fri, 2011-11-04 09:56 by Lionel Hutz PA
Vampire squid with a donut in tentacles, photoshopped in
Vampire squid with donut in tentacles

The rich aren't perfect, but they can afford a multi-million dollar mistake.

Analyst Compares Dunkin' Brands to Boston Chicken

Posted Tue, 2011-09-13 18:19 by Edward Ryan

International Business Times recently published a follow-up piece to its July 28th article on Dunkin's IPO. IBT's article references last week's analyst coverage initiation of Dunkin' stock and the sell downgrade issued by lead underwriter Goldman Sachs. 

Goldman Sachs Buys Applebee's Franchise

Posted Tue, 2011-05-10 14:55 by BMM
Goldman Sachs World Headquarters, New Jersey
Goldman Sachs building in Jersey City, New Jersey. photo/nesstar

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Applebee's largest franchisee announced today that private equity firm Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is investing in its franchise.