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| Birmingham-area cities gamble on Vegas to lure retailers (BizJournals) |
| Despite a sluggish economy and news of some major retailers shutting their doors, the International Council of Shopping Centers said its annual global expo next week in Las Vegas is on track to equal or beat last year's attendance, with more than 50,000 executives planning to attend - and nearly 500 of them from Alabama. |
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| European markets rise, led by retailers - European commentary (Nasdaq) |
| (RTTNews) - The European markets rose for the first time in three days on Monday, as shares of U.K. retailers rallied on takeover speculation after U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy announced plans last week to open stores in Europe under a joint venture with London-based Carphone Warehouse. |
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