Amazon versus brick and mortar stores in holiday battle
The holiday season pits Amazon against big retailers like Wal-Mart and Best Buy. Stores match lower online prices and offer in store discounts while Amazon adds in store pickup and Sunday delivery. Shoppers weigh convenience against showrooming as online sales edge toward 603 billion total and 79 billion online.
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Health law SHOP marketplace online delayed to 2014
The Obama administration will delay the online SHOP health insurance marketplace for small businesses until November 2014 to focus on fixing HealthCare.gov. Employers can still buy coverage via agents and brokers this year, with tax credits remaining available. The setback follows a series of missed deadlines, including a Spanish language sign-up tool delay.
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Guangzhou auto show highlights rise of used car market
At the Guangzhou auto show Chinese buyers remain focused on new cars, yet a booming used car market is emerging as owners trade in sooner. Analysts note four years of rapid growth, with used vehicle sales last year outpacing prior years though still behind new car volumes three to one.
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