Manufacturing
Scotland’s Independence Vote Could Impact Whisky, Salmon
For business writers, enlightening readers about the local ramifications of global events is interesting and rewarding.
Read MoreNew gadgets mean more demand for e-waste recycling
Last week’s news that Apple will be launching a new iPhone 6 and an iPhone watch
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Pampering people and pets, and scams and surcharges
Another raft of ideas jotted on scrap paper or e-mailed to myself are in danger of
Read MoreHow are local casinos holding up?
When the first slot machines hit Michigan a couple of decades ago in a small tribal
Read MoreBurger King bid puts fast food business in spotlight
Wall Street gobbled up shares of fast-food monarch Burger King on Monday, following word that the
Read MoreFerguson strife highlights economic concerns elsewhere
The ongoing civil unrest in Ferguson, Mo., sparked by the police shooting of teenager Michael Brown,
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Will merger affect local discount stores?
Buzzing around on a little road trip recently, I was intrigued by the number of dollar
Read MorePrisoners as consumers: Behind bars is big business
We write a lot about consumer demographics, from college students to young parents to Baby Boomers
Read MoreMicrosoft layoff news prompts a look at job cuts
Word last week that Microsoft will be jettisoning 18,000 workers raises the specter of mass layoffs,
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