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Baltimore-area exports set new record
Merchandise exports from the Baltimore-Towson metropolitan area totaled a record $5.8 billion, an increase of 6 percent or $321 million from 2011 to 2012, according to export data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.
Retailers report strong gains for June
NEW YORK — June sales heated up for stores, in a sign that Americans likely will continue to spend during the important back-to-school shopping season. U.S. retailers reported their strongest […]
Microsoft reshuffles company structure
NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. is reshuffling its business in an attempt to promote faster innovation and a sharper focus on devices and services. The move by the world’s largest […]
Bookworm: Women networking for themselves
The boss is out again today, probably golfing with his associates. He’s gotten to where he is today because of them: financing from one man in his circle, promotions from others, small favors here and larger favors there.
Va. city seeking better stadium deal to woo Hagerstown Suns
FREDERICKSBURG — Fredericksburg will try to negotiate a better proposal to build a stadium for a minor league baseball for the Class A farm team of the Washington Nationals. The […]
N.Y. judge: Apple conspired to raise e-book prices
NEW YORK — Apple Inc. milked the popularity of its iTunes store to form an illegal cartel with publishers to raise electronic book prices, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, citing […]
Baltimore Sun owner to split into 2 companies
CHICAGO — Tribune Co. said Wednesday that it wants to split its broadcasting and publishing businesses into two companies. Tribune said the move will let one company take advantage of […]
Panera to retool latest pay-what-you-can idea
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread’s latest pay-what-you-can experiment will be retooled and brought back next winter as a seasonal offering rather than a permanent one, the chain’s founder says. The […]
Running Dirty in Frederick
Despite reports of injuries and even a recent fatality at an out-of-state “Tough Mudder” competition, a Howard County firm is betting that mud runs and obstacle races will continue to grow in popularity among those who want a serious challenge.
BlackBerry name change approved by shareholders
WATERLOO, Ontario — Research In Motion has won formal approval to change its name to BlackBerry. The Canadian company announced plans for the name change in January, when it unveiled […]
Frederick restaurant owner pays it forward
FREDERICK — Alejandro Lopez got by with a little help from his friends. Now the owner of Los Toltecos Mexican restaurant looks for ways to help others. “You cannot do […]
Kroger adds Harris Teeter to supermarket network
NEW YORK — Kroger, already the country’s largest traditional supermarket operator, is expanding its reach in key southeastern and mid-Atlantic states by snapping up regional grocer Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. […]
