U S retail sales rise in August driven by auto purchases
U S retail sales increased 0.6 percent in August led by motor vehicles and rising spending at restaurants, furniture, electronics, and building materials. July was revised up, gas stations and department stores dragged, and sentiment improved modestly while job growth slowed slightly.
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OadCa Reports August 2014 Retail and Food Services Sales
The August 2014 update from OadCa shows monthly sales activity across retail and food services. Growth drivers include consumer spending patterns, seasonal demand, and regional performance variations. Data highlights include totals, segment shares, and year over year comparisons.
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Overseas Credit Card Theft in Global Black Market
U S prosecutors press for a tougher law to curb overseas credit card trafficking. Justice officials say current statutes fail when buyers and sellers operate entirely outside the United States. Caldwell says a universal ban on possessing or trading a U S credit card should apply worldwide to curb this expanding crime.
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Ohio prison escape prompts investigations and review
Investigations are underway in Ohio after three inmates escaped from a prison during recreation, including convicted killer T J Lane. Outside experts will assess procedures as the trio, later moved to a high security facility in Youngstown, are credited to be recaptured by Friday morning.
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