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Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Retailers would be barred from charging consumers an extra fee for paying with a credit card under a bill being considered by a Missouri Senate committee.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Researchers say Missouri misses out on millions of dollars each year in tax revenue that could be collected on Internet sales.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  One local retailer is prepared for long lines and big crowds to come out in force.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Overall TV sales are up 15 percent this year through October.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, March 28, 2011  At issue in the largest job discrimination lawsuit ever against the nation's largest retailer is not the outcome, but whether the suit can move forward.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Sunday, December 26, 2010  Shoppers expected to be out in force for after-Christmas bargains; snow may crimp some plans

Monday, November 29, 2010  Weekend brings encouraging holiday sales, but some wonder how much more shoppers will spend.

Thursday, November 25, 2010  Stores push higher-ticket items on Black Friday in bet to grab shoppers ready to spend more

Monday, August 10, 2009  Shoppers in Missouri were able to purchase schools supplies, computer equipment, and clothing without paying sales tax Friday through Sunday

Thursday, February 05, 2009  The nation's retailers are reporting dismal January sales as shoppers dig deep into survival mode.