Consumers flock to varied food sellers not just supermarkets
Washington AP reports shoppers like Andrea Duncan from Reston Va pivot from single store shopping to multiple venues including neighborhood markets warehouse clubs gourmet shops and online groceries. Industry analyst Karen Brown notes retailers beyond supermarkets expanding with over a dozen formats while forecasts show neighborhood stores losing market share to supercenters and diversified formats as competition grows and firms aim to meet specific consumer needs.
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Microsoft Faces Global Trouble Amid EU Antitrust and Linux Challenge
SEATTLE AP Microsoft faces a world of troubles as the EU weighs sanctions and antitrust actions. Analysts warn of risks to revenue streams while Windows retains about 90 percent desktop share and $53 billion in cash. Competition from open source Linux pressure grows. HP moves to ship Linux PCs in Asia.
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Toyota grants Ford a license to use its hybrid technology in a system Ford is developing, with more than 100 related patents. Terms not disclosed. Ford plans a hybrid Escape to roll out later this year at the Claycomo, Missouri plant.
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