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September 18, 2013
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13 killed in Washington shooting rampage

A defense contractor employee went on a shooting rampage Monday inside a building at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard, spraying bullets in the hallways and firing from a balcony onto office workers in an atrium below, authorities and witnesses said. Thirteen people were killed, including the gunman.

 
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OSU will investigate claims made in Sports Illustrated series

Citing a strong appetite for its "Dirty Game" series on Oklahoma State football, Sports Illustrated released the fifth and final chapter a day earlier than originally announced.

 
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BNSF to invest $125 million in state projects

BNSF Railway Co. announced Monday it is spending $125 million to expand and improve its system in Oklahoma. Projects will include a new bypass connection at the Cherokee rail yard in west Tulsa and extending a siding area on the carrier's tracks near Mannford.

 
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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about

As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

 
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News about companies opening for business in and around Tulsa and trends in the retail industry.
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Incredible Pizza joins forces with trampoline park   9/17/2013

Incredible Pizza Co. will jump into the indoor trampoline park business later this year.

No. 4: Wal-Mart Stores Inc.: Growth in smaller stores, global markets appealing   9/15/2013

A recurrent favorite, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. once again ranks among top picks of investing professionals who like the retailer's focus on international expansion and growth of its smaller store formats.
Urban Furnishings moves to Kendall Whittier area

Urban Furnishings moves to Kendall Whittier area   9/14/2013

Nestled into a new storefront, Urban Furnishings is adding its stamp of uniqueness to the creative collection of merchants popping up in the Kendall Whittier area.

Kum & Go opens its fifth larger-model location on South Mingo   9/14/2013

Kum & Go opened a 5,000-square-foot location Friday at 10021 S. Mingo Road, continuing its addition of store designs aimed at competing with high-end rivals such as QuikTrip.

Kum & Go opens new large-scale convenience store in south Tulsa   9/13/2013

Kum & Go now has 35 stores in the metropolitan Tulsa area and 49 stores in the state.
City considers incentives to bring big-box retailers to Tulsa

City considers incentives to bring big-box retailers to Tulsa   9/12/2013

The program would offer up to $2 million in sales-tax rebates.

Oklahoma City retailer files trademark infringement lawsuit against Hallmark Cards   9/11/2013

North Pole City claims the Kansas City-based greeting cards company improperly using the firm's name.
Clothing sales lag for U.S. retailers

Clothing sales lag for U.S. retailers   9/6/2013

Americans’ cautious spending on clothing extended into August, capping a weak back-to-school selling season for retailers.

Ken's Pizza is coming to Edmond   9/5/2013

Ken's Pizza, the predecessor to Tulsa-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery, is coming to Edmond — the first new location to be built in decades.
September a great time for deals on certain products

September a great time for deals on certain products   9/4/2013

It's not time to shop for Halloween bargains or Christmas presents when it's 110 degrees in the car. So here's a list of the things to buy in September, as recommended by DealNews.com.

McDonald's exploring changes to Dollar Menu   9/4/2013

McDonald's Corp. says a revamped version of its Dollar Menu that includes items priced at $5 could be launched nationally this year.
Companies' 'original recipes' adapt with time

Companies' 'original recipes' adapt with time   9/1/2013

Coca-Cola keeps the recipe for its 127-year-old soda inside an imposing steel vault that's bathed in red security lights. Several cameras monitor the area to make sure the fizzy formula stays a secret.

Dairy Queen set to return to Oklahoma City metro   8/30/2013

The operator, David Jones, already owns Schlotzky's restaurants in Midwest City and Moore, and is in negotiations with Fritts Family Farms to build his first Dairy Queen at SW 19 and Telephone Road.
Fast-food workers stage largest protests yet

Fast-food workers stage largest protests yet   8/29/2013

Workers are calling for the right to unionize without interference from employers and for pay of $15 an hour.
J.C. Penney investor Bill Ackman sells his stake, loses $400 million

J.C. Penney investor Bill Ackman sells his stake, loses $400 million   8/29/2013

J.C. Penney's biggest investor and former board member Bill Ackman is through with the retailer, selling his entire 18 percent stake to Citigroup and taking a more than $400 million bath on the deal.
Plastic bag fails; Wal-Mart sued

Plastic bag fails; Wal-Mart sued   8/29/2013

A Nebraska man has sued Wal-Mart, saying the failure of an overfilled plastic shopping bag led to the death of his wife.

Wal-Mart opens health plan to same-sex couples, domestic partners   8/28/2013

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will extend its health-care benefits to its U.S. workers' domestic partners, including those of the same sex, starting Jan. 1.
Walgreen sued by Missouri over claims of deceptive marketing

Walgreen sued by Missouri over claims of deceptive marketing   8/28/2013

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Walgreen Co., accusing the nation's largest pharmacy chain of overcharging customers and using deceptive display advertising and pricing schemes.
Activist investor to sell entire stake in J.C. Penney

Activist investor to sell entire stake in J.C. Penney   8/27/2013

J.C. Penney's largest investor, former board member William Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management, is selling his nearly 18 percent stake in the struggling retailer.

JC Penney adopts 'poison pill' to protect against potential takeover attempts   8/23/2013

Struggling retailer J.C. Penney Co. is adopting a plan to prevent a takeover attempt just two days after reporting its sixth straight quarter of big losses and steep revenue declines.
Wal-Mart pushes 'made in America' at business summit

Wal-Mart pushes 'made in America' at business summit   8/23/2013

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is hoping for a groundswell 'made-in-America' movement.
Target reports 13 percent drop in second-quarter profit

Target reports 13 percent drop in second-quarter profit   8/22/2013

Target Corp. on Wednesday became the latest in a string of companies that have lowered their business expectations as they contend with an uncertain economy.
Sonic adds football team logos to new cheeseburgers

Sonic adds football team logos to new cheeseburgers   8/22/2013

College football fans can soon display their team allegiance in an unusual place: their buns.
J.C. Penney second-quarter results provide some optimism

J.C. Penney second-quarter results provide some optimism   8/21/2013

The worst may be over at J.C. Penney Co.
Netflix forges Weinstein Co. deal starting with 2016 films

Netflix forges Weinstein Co. deal starting with 2016 films   8/21/2013

In a drive to add subscribers, Netflix has expanded on a movie licensing deal with The Weinstein Co. that will add more films to its Internet video service beginning in 2016.
Colorado marijuana regulators propose high costs for pot shops to operate

Colorado marijuana regulators propose high costs for pot shops to operate   8/21/2013

Want to be in the legal pot industry in Colorado? Open your checkbook.
Home Depot second-quarter earnings jump 18 percent

Home Depot second-quarter earnings jump 18 percent   8/21/2013

Home Depot's earnings jumped 18 percent in its latest quarter, helped by an improving housing market and good response to holiday events.
Best Buy tops expectations on cost cuts, Web sales

Best Buy tops expectations on cost cuts, Web sales   8/21/2013

Best Buy's net income rose sharply in the second quarter, as the struggling electronics retailer slashed costs and worked to make its website more competitive.
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