MAE ANDERSON

AP Retail Writer
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Call it a comeback — how old brands become new

Apple orchestrated one in consumer electronics. Cadillac in cars. Al Gore in politics. And Tim Tebow in football. Now, Lincoln is trying to stage one of its own for its aging cars.

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Barnes & Noble falls on guidance cut, Nook review

Barnes & Noble is considering options for its quickly growing but expensive Nook e-book reading business, its latest attempt to regain profitability as the publishing industry adapts to the rising popularity of digital books and magazines.

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Toilet paper goes chic with designer covers

Are you ready to "Respect the Roll?"

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Last-minute buyers top off strong shopping season

It's that time for caroling, eggnog, holiday cheer — and for some, a frantic dash to the mall.

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'Elf on the Shelf' a holiday hit

There is one hot item this holiday season that won't be resting under the Christmas tree. It will be on a shelf — watching you.

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Why are toys selling out? Might be mommy blog buzz

Emily Vanek is not buying up a bunch of LeapPad Explorers herself, but she may be at least partly to blame for some stores selling out of the $99 children's tablet this holiday season.

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Lowe's stands by decision to pull ads

Home improvement chain Lowe's plans to stick by its decision to yank its ads from a reality TV show about American Muslims amid growing debate over the move.

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Smart Spending: Minimize your mall time

It's the holiday shopping season and chances are you'll be logging some quality time at a mall near you. But there's no need to spend blurry-eyed hours fighting crowds for picked-over bargains.

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TVs are hot sellers this holiday season

In an unexpected twist, TVs are topping many Christmas shopping lists this year.

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Shoppers snap up Cyber Monday deals

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 weekend.

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Sharp elbows: Shoppers scuffle on Black Friday

A shopper in Los Angeles pepper-sprayed her competition for an Xbox and scuffles broke out elsewhere around the U.S. as bargain-hunters crowded stores in an earlier-than-usual start to the madness known as Black Friday.

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Marlboro Man meets moisturizer

Everyone wants flawless skin, flat abs and a fab rear. But men don't always admit it.

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Dr Pepper Ten: 'No women allowed'

Dudes don't drink diet.

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Tech brands dominate top global brands list

We all want a bite out of Apple, according to a report valuing global brands out Tuesday.

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Retailers bank on Kindle Fire for holidays

Amazon's Kindle Fire is a Catch-22 for retailers: The $199 tablet computer could both help Christmas traffic and hurt future sales.

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Best Buy to cut seasonal staff during holidays

Best Buy Co. will hire about half as many seasonal staff as last year and increase the hours its regular staffers work as part of its plans for the crucial upcoming holiday season.

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Collectible toys and games top toy list

Most children love to collect things, and this year toy makers are banking on it.

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Doritos enlists comic for Super Bowl contest

The football season just started, but Doritos is already thinking about the Super Bowl.

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Flying fish, monsters on Toys R Us 'Hot Toy' list

Every year, toy makers and sellers hope there will be a runaway hit toy to help spur excitement around the holidays and boost sales. Toys R Us is betting that 15 toys ranging from a flying, inflatable remote-control fish to tiny collectible monsters will be big hits this season.

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Rashida Jones stars in latest Dove Hair campaign

Everyone has had a bad hair day — even entertainers.

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Last Borders shoppers wistful, looking for deals

The scene this weekend at the last of the remaining Borders bookstores to close was more like a memorial service than a funeral. Shoppers reminisced fondly about their beloved bookseller rather than grieve its loss.

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No more dancing around issues in feminine hygiene

Celebrities are gabbing about it openly. A growing number of grooming products cater to it. And a recent TV commercial hails it as "the cradle of life" and "the center of civilization."

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Toys R Us expands exclusive toy offerings

Toys R Us won't open as many holiday pop-up stores this year as last, betting that offering more exclusive toys — like Air Swimmers Extreme, a helium-filled, radio-controlled shark that floats through the air — will do more to attract shoppers to its stores during the all-important holiday season.

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Back to school is a test for teen retailers

Teens are heading back to school, but it's the retailers catering to them that are getting the first test.

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Hurricane Irene: a mixed bag for retailers

Hurricane Irene's impact on retailers is similar to its effect on various states. Some got hit hard. Some didn't get hit at all. And although there are billions of dollars in losses, it will take time to fully assess the damage.

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