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Supreme Court online sales tax ruling could means millions for Maryland
Maryland could soon begin to collect sales taxes from online purchases. It’s just a question of when and how much could be collected. State officials are scrambling for answers. A […]
High court’s action may encourage states on Internet sales tax
WASHINGTON — On perhaps the busiest online shopping day of the year, the Supreme Court refused on Monday to wade into a dispute over state sales taxes on purchases on […]
Budget fashion chain H&M opens U.S. online store
STOCKHOLM — After several delays, Swedish budget fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz AB on Thursday launched its online sales operations in the United States. H&M said everything that is available […]
Under Armour lowers its projections for online sales
Under Armour Inc. executives said Tuesday they have lowered projections for online sales for the year as the Baltimore-based sports apparel company continues to have difficulty converting site visits to dollars.
House committee does away with 5.75 percent top tax rate
ANNAPOLIS — Fewer taxpayers would be affected by an income tax increase approved Monday under a House panel’s plan then one approved by the state Senate last week. The House plan […]
Best Buy cancels some online orders
ATLANTA — Best Buy has alerted some customers that it will not be able to fill their online orders, just days before Christmas. The largest U.S. specialty electronics retailer said […]
Shoppers snap up Cyber Monday deals
NEW YORK — Shoppers seem to be just as enthusiastic about shopping on their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday as they were about finding deals over the Black Friday […]
Macy’s to open at midnight Thanksgiving Day
NEW YORK — Macy’s Inc. says it will open all of its namesake stores at midnight following Thanksgiving for the first time, becoming the latest retailer to extend hours on […]
Slow start to spring projected for retailers
NEW YORK — A late Easter, lingering cold weather and rising gas prices are squeezing discretionary spending this spring, according to data being released Wednesday. Figures from MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse […]
Frugal parents skip stores for online toy swaps
NEW YORK — Stephanie Edwards-Musa finished her Christmas shopping early this year. Her 13-year-old daughter is getting a PlayStation 2 and clothing from Hollister and Aeropostale. For her 5-year-old son, […]
Hey Jude: Beatles songs coming to iTunes
“Beatles for Sale” is finally for sale on iTunes — along with the rest of the Fab Four’s albums, from “Please Please Me” to “Revolver” to “Abbey Road.” The Beatles […]
