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Obama Executive Orders the State Department to Ease Visa Restrictions on Brazilian & Chinese Tourists, Even Though One Group Has Histories of Crimes & Visa Overstays: President Obama orders State Department 60 days to come up with a way to decrease time for Brazilian and Chinese tourists to get U.S. visas.

When J.C. Penney announced in December that it had cut a deal to carry Martha Stewart-branded home goods in its stores, it didn't take Macy's long to say: Wait a minute, Martha.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. , sued last month by Macy's Inc. over its deal to sell merchandise in J.C. Penney Co.

At most weddings today, it's not just the parents of the happy couple wishing for a lifelong relationship.

When J.C. Penney Co. announced in December that it had cut a deal to carry Martha Stewart-branded home goods in its stores, it didn't take Macy's Inc.

Tri-State residents can celebrate creativity at no cost this winter. The 2012 Macy's Arts Sampler will cover three Saturdays, featuring theater, dance, museums, music, and festivals.

Amazon.com and other Internet retailers are going to destroy malls, and no one is ever going to shop in a physical store again.

Take your Lego builders to the Lego Store at Kenwood Towne Centre for this month's Free Mini Model Build.

Macy's Inc reported total sales of $1.336 billion for the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012, an increase of 2.0 percent compared with total sales of $1.310 billion in the four weeks ended Jan.

Microsoft Corp. : Microsoft may reveal Halo 4 at a Spring Showcase in San Francisco on February 29, Business Insider reports, citing rumors from IGN.

Macy's Inc. announced that Ron Klein, its chief stores officer, will retire effective March 31, bringing an end to a 36-year career with Macy's, which included a stint as chairman and chief executive of Macy's East .

Aeropostale Inc said its chairman Julian Geiger would step down and the teen retailer named a new chairman of the board.

Macy's, Inc. appointed Martine Reardon Chief Marketing Officer and also appointed her a member of the company's executive committee.

On Thursday, the Labor Department announced that initial claims for state unemployment decreased 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 367,000.A However, nearly 24 million Americans still remain out of work or underemployed.A As a result, retailers continue to report mixed results as many Americans remain cautious amide a sluggish economy.

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Nov. 8, 2011 file photo, Yuri Godin, of Charlotte, N.C., pumps gas at a Costco in Matthews, N.C. Costco Wholesale Corp.

Eric Chesson was promoted to vice president of sales at Priority Dispatch, Inc. in Blue Ash, and Brian Surber to vice president of operations.

Ron Klein , Macy's chief stores officer, will retire March 31 after 36 years with the company.

A It's official. The Nanuet Mall is closed -although Sears and Macy's will still be open via respective exterior entrances.

11. , which operates ShopNBC, said in a news release that a select assortment of Macy's exclusive private brands will be sold on the network starting Feb.