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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Opposition continues to grow in Syracuse to a proposal targeting pawn shops.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The company, based in Deerfield, Ill., said Thursday that most of its roughly 370 in-store Take Care Clinics now will diagnose, treat and monitor patients with some chronic conditions that are typically handled by doctors.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Wegmans is expanding its brand into Boston.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Gas prices are up about 50 cents a gallon since January 1st, and so is the anger of the American motorist.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The head of the New York Association of Convenience Stores says a minimum wage increase would place some stores in "a precarious position."

Monday, January 28, 2013  Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores opened on Destiny USA's second level Monday morning and Regal Cinema will soon be expanding its footprint.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Destiny USA is attracting Canadian shoppers with its deals, lower sales tax, and selection of stores.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The massive Destiny USA shopping center was busy on the day after Christmas as people brought back returns and took advantage of sales.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Two new sweet treats are open at Destiny USA.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores will open a new location at Destiny USA. The store will be located on the second floor of the expansion area.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is recalling its "Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit" because of a choking hazard.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Unaccompanied minors are being banned from the Mall Of America on Black Friday.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Federal labor officials say they haven't decided whether to support a request by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to stop a union-backed group from encouraging worker walk-outs that are expected to culminate Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A federal judge has rejected Hobby Lobby Stores' request to block part of the federal health care law that requires employers to provide insurance coverage for the morning-after and week-after birth control pills.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Thanksgiving and Black Friday store hours for a number of the large retail stores and malls in Central New York.