Red, White and Blue Chips MarketWatch
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Shopping for groceries...while commuting
Online grocer Peapod is opening virtual grocery stores at transit stations across the country. Alisa Parenti reports in Red, White and Blue Chips.
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Build-A-Bear goes high tech
The Build-A-Bear Workshops are aiming to become half-retail, half-theme park. Alisa Parenti has Red, White and Blue Chips.
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Coppertone labeling to change
Merck has settled a class-action lawsuit involving the labeling and advertising of its Coppertone products. Alisa Parenti has Red, White and Blue Chips.
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Economy less scary this Halloween
The National Retail Federation's annual Halloween survey finds spending and participation plans at their highest levels on record, and fewer people are spooked by the economy this year.
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Hotels offer link to TripAdvisor reviews
Even when they're negative, reviews of hotel chains are being linked to the chain's own websites. The move boosts credibility and gives hotels valuable feedback, as Alisa Parenti reports in Red, White and Blue Chips.
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NHL lockout hurts players odds of scoring deals
With the exception of Wayne Gretzky, NHL players struggle for the attention of marketers. Doug Shabelman of Burns Entertainment says the NHL lockout will make their endorsement chances even worse.