Carlyle hits the malls in Japan shopping spree Financial News Online US, UK - The Carlyle Group, a US private equity firm, has bought a fifth shopping centre in Japan bringing its spending on retail investments in the country to $100m ...

Shopping Online Can Earn Extra Reward Points CBS 42, TX - ... Many airlines and several hotel chains are now partnering with retailers and setting up online shopping malls on their own Web sites. ...

A recent Oracle study (released in May 2006) forecasts that this year's holiday season may be disappointing for many merchants. Due to fluctuating transportation costs, sales may be slightly higher than in 2005, but profit margins will likely decline...