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Gap expanding to Vietnam and Guam

Wed, 08/24/2011 - 12:00 by Swati Thakur

In an attempt to expand its business globally, Gap Inc. is gearing up to open its first stores in Vietnam and Guam through its franchise model.

While the first store in Vietnam will open in the month of October, it will be followed by the first

Amazon Takes a Taste of LivingSocial

Sat, 12/04/2010 - 11:45 by Rick Aristotle ...

 Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) is getting in on the social coupon fun. The leading online retailer is investing $175 million for an undisclosed stake in LivingSocial. As the distant second-place runner in a niche that Groupon dominates, LivingSocial cranks out daily deals for eateries, spas, and leisurely outings.

Delaney: Big 10 won't rush expansion

Thu, 04/22/2010 - 10:05 by Pankaj Damin

Scottsdale, Ariz. -- Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delaney said Wednesday the conference will take its time studying potential expansion plans.

Delaney, speaking to reporters in Scottsdale, Ariz., during the Bowl Championship Series meetings, indicated it has yet to be decided if the Big Ten will even expand at all, much less discuss possible new members, the Chicago Tribune reported.

"The (university) presidents have been clear: This may not happen," Delany said, adding that the Big Ten will remain deliberate about its expansion moves even as officials of rival conferences are sweating bullets about possible raids of member schools.

Deadline for home tax credit extended

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 20:39 by Neka Sehgal

Washington, November 6 -- Some heartening news for residents who want to avail the $8,000 tax credit from the federal government stimulus package but are running out of time in closing the deal by Nov. 30.