With Discounts on Offer, Shoppers Seem to Bite

Early data on online spending this week shows consumers are being drawn to discounts. A clearer picture of Black Friday sales, including in-store spending, will emerge in the days ahead.

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Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.
Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago
Businesses offer discounts to turn out voters on Election Day

Companies are capitalizing on a tight election by offering treats and promotions to voters and enthusiasts alike. Although businesses cannot reward citizens for voting, they can provide discounts ...
Politics - The Hill - November 2
The Crunchyroll Holiday Sale Is Offering Big Discounts On Some Of the Best Anime Blu-Rays

Crunchyroll has launched its Holiday Sale event, a promotion that features new items on sale every week. For the first week, the anime and manga hub is offering dozens of Blu-rays for sale, and ...
Tech - GameSpot - November 14
TotalEnergies Profit Falls as Downstream Margins Bite

TotalEnergies reported a sharpy-lower net profit in the third quarter on weaker refining margins, production and prices, but said output should pick up going forward.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31
Shark bites off surfer’s leg in Hawaii

A 61-year-old man was surfing on Friday morning when a shark bit him, completely severing his leg. A shark bit a Maui surfer on Friday and severed his leg, authorities said.. The man, 61, was ...
World - The Guardian - November 2
Deutsche Bank takes a bite out of Greggs

Wages up, margins down
Business - Financial Times - November 8
Tips for Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppers

CBS News' Nancy Chen has some information you should know if you're hitting the stores or clicking away online as the holiday shopping season hits its peak.
Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday
Iran enforces rolling power blackouts as fuel shortages bite

Under-investment in the grid, natural gas shortages and ban on dirty fuel lead to energy supply crunch
Business - Financial Times - November 10
European stocks lag US by record margin as ‘Trump trade’ bites

Euro has tumbled as investors worry currency bloc will be on front line of trade war
Business - Financial Times - November 17