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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.

Saturday, February 02, 2013 

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.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  December 26 is usually a big day for retailers across the country with people making returns, but one Heartland business is closing its doors and restocking inventory.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Save for Black Friday, the day after Christmas is perhaps one of the busiest days of the year for shoppers.

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.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the aftermath of shootings and storms.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Holiday shoppers head online in droves to pick up Cyber Monday deals

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Residents went to local stores Saturday to support locally owned businesses as part of Shop Small Business Saturday.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  How you can stay safe shopping online and in stores.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Struggling to eat healthy? Hy-Vee's NuVal system makes healthy choices easy.

Saturday, August 25, 2012