Retail sales slow in December as 2011 saw record figures
The Associated Press reports that U S retailers posted a record 4.7 trillion in 2011 with December sales up 0.1 percent to 400.6 billion. Excluding autos retail activity fell 0.2 percent, gas prices cut sales at stations, and heavy discounts pressured December figures. Analysts expect steady consumer spending to aid economy as hiring improves.
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Coca-Cola reveals it notified regulators on fungicide in juice
Coca-Cola acknowledged it alerted FDA and EPA about low levels of the fungicide carbendazim in its Minute Maid and Simply Orange juice and in competitors’ juice. Authorities say orange juice remains safe and residue levels are below concerns, with no U.S. maximum set yet.
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ArcelorMittal to Restart Cleveland Mill Section
ArcelorMittal plans to restart a mothballed section of its Cleveland mill and hire about 150 workers amid improving demand for steel. The idled portion, shut in 2008, will boost the plant’s 1,700 employees along the Cuyahoga River. Senators Brown and Portman welcomed the move as a regional economic boost.
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Target tests limited edition shops inside stores
Target expands its retail mix by testing six week mini boutiques in 25 stores starting May six. The Candy Store Privet House Webster House Cos Bar and Polka Dog Bakery join house partners in San Francisco Warren Greenwich Miami Boston Aspen to offer unique specialty items. Target aims to create discovery with designer collaborations and rotates shops each six weeks.
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Elyria Foundry fixes OSHA cited hazards after injury
Elyria Foundry corrected workplace issues stemming from a May injury to worker Charles Boling when his arm was caught in a conveyor. Five of six citations related to confined spaces were reduced from 35 000 in fines after abatement. a sixth cited inadequate guarding on a sand conveyor. The case is now closed with penalties paid in full.
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