Greenbrier resort offers table games to guests, plans video lotteryWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Less than a month after getting its license to offer gambling, the historic Greenbrier resort has opened the Tavern Casino, an onsite facility for guests with table games including blackjack, three-card poker and roulette. Upscale British supermarket pulls ad from Fox News over Glenn Beck programLONDON — Upscale British supermarket chain Waitrose said Monday it was pulling its advertisements from Fox News in the U.K. after customers complained about the cable news channel’s Glenn Beck program. Oil reverses early losses, jumps above $70 on strong stocks, weak dollarOil prices pushed through early losses to jump above $70 a barrel Monday on the coat tails of strong equity markets and weakness in the U.S. dollar. Caris analyst says September sales will come in strong for retailers this weekNEW YORK — Shares of major department-store operators rose on Monday amid positive comments from an analyst who predicted strong same-store sales in September. The broader market rose, as well. Analyst lifts PetSmart to ‘Buy,’ says co. likely to benefit when discretionary spending liftsNEW YORK — PetSmart Inc. climbed Monday as an analyst upgraded the pet food and products retailer, saying the company will likely benefit when discretionary spending picks up with an potential 2010 economic recovery. Belgian retailer Delhaize in talks to buy assets of southern grocery chain BI-LOBelgian international food retailer Delhaize Group is in talks to buy shops and inventory worth $425 million from South Carolina-based BI-LO, a grocery chain that entered bankruptcy proceedings earlier this year. New Chrysler management separates Dodge truck, car brands; Chrysler, Dodge chiefs resignDETROIT — Chrysler’s new Italian management on Monday announced a surprise shake-up of the automaker’s executive team, saying two recently appointed brand CEOs have left and that it was splitting Dodge into two groups, one focusing on trucks and the other on cars. Farmers push demands for more EU support over milk; 20 nations call for more protectionsBRUSSELS — Hundreds of dairy farmers drove their tractors into Belgium’s capital, pelted police and snarled traffic Monday but left without any new short-term commitment from EU farm ministers to ease the financial pressure caused by plummeting milk prices. Chrysler names executives to lead new Dodge Ram, Car brands; Chrysler, Dodge chiefs resignAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group LLC has named executives to head its newly created Dodge Ram and Dodge Car brands. Belgian retailer Delhaize to pay $425 mln for assets of bankrupt southern grocery chain BI-LOBelgian international food retailer Delhaize Group is in talks to buy shops and inventory worth $425 million from South Carolina-based BI-LO, a grocery chain that entered bankruptcy proceedings earlier this year. Site of the nation’s deadliest labor strike violence 75 years ago crumbles in SCHONEA PATH, S.C. — All that remains of the abandoned South Carolina textile mill that was the site of the deadliest violence during a national labor strike 75 years ago are crumbling brick walls, creaky wood floors and whispers of the tragedy. South Dakota town finally rids itself of 44 tons of rotting, stinking meat, but bills lingerBRIDGEWATER, S.D. — Behind the freezer doors at a meat plant mysteriously abandoned by its owner, the 44 tons of bison meat managed to hold its own for months, masked by the brutal chill of two South Dakota winters. What’s that smell? 44 tons of bison meat in abandoned warehouse stink up South Dakota townBRIDGEWATER, S.D. — A South Dakota town that had to remove 44 tons of rotting bison meat left in a warehouse wants to know if the owner plans to pay for the cleanup. After fleeing China, auto tycoon resurfaces in US with glowing green ambitionsHONG KONG — Yang Rong was once celebrated as a pioneering automobile entrepreneur who founded the first Chinese company to be listed on Wall Street. Expected tourism boost halted in Appalachia as region takes greater hit from sour economyELBERTON, Ga. — Along the quiet banks of Lake Russell, where bees buzz and grass blows lazily in the wind, Elbert County’s top development official envisioned a resort that would bring vacationers’ dollars to the declining granite quarrying hub. Vegas chocolatier hopes scrumdidlyumptious showpiece keys US win at world chocolate contestLAS VEGAS — Lionel Clement’s training regimen for a scrumdidlyumptious showdown in Paris with 18 other chocolate chefs would make Willy Wonka himself proud. Focus in Samoa shifts from rescuing lives to aiding survivors with food, powerAPIA, Samoa — Samoan officials shifted their focus from rescuing lives to providing survivors with food, water and power, but stressed it didn’t mean they were giving up on the missing days after earthquake-triggered waves killed 170 in the region. Union workers at Bridgestone-Firestone ratify new 4-year contract covering 4,500 employeesPITTSBURGH — The United Steelworkers union said Saturday that its members at tiremaker Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC ratified new four-year contracts covering 4,500 workers at six tire and rubber product plants. Samoa’s tourism industry fears vacation cancellations would be like a ’second tsunami’APIA, Samoa — Samoa’s tourism industry said it fears a “second tsunami” of vacation cancellations after deadly earthquake-triggered waves wiped out some of the South Pacific country’s most idyllic white-sand beaches and resorts. Report: Blackstone Group nearing deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev’s amusement parksNEW YORK — Private equity firm Blackstone Group is close to sealing a deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev’s theme parks unit, including such notable parks as SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, according to a media report Friday. Bankruptcy trustee, unions object to Visteon’s revised bonus planDOVER, Del. — Auto parts supplier Visteon Inc. has backed off a proposal to pay up to $80 million in bonuses to top executives and other employees, but a revised bonus plan it has filed in bankruptcy court is still generating opposition. Puff n’ stuff: Jelly, chocolate-filled marshmallows make the snack sceneBERKELEY, Calif. — If you’re still using plain old vanilla marshmallows at your campfire or in your cocoa, you’re out of touch. Mexico’s brewer and beverage maker Femsa considers beer mergerMEXICO CITY — Mexican brewer and beverage maker Femsa SAB is exploring merger possibilities involving its beer business in talks with several companies. California authorities say 1981 murders of tribal leader, others was hit jobLOS ANGELES — California authorities believe an unsolved 1981 triple murder at the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians was a hit job orchestrated by a tribal casino director, financial adviser and others to cover up illegal activity, and state officials are seeking to have the main suspect extradited to California. New Chrysler CEO says he’s not alarmed by US market share drop; expects improvementDETROIT — The new Italian leader of Chrysler Group LLC says he is not alarmed by the automaker’s market share decline and he expects to improve the company’s U.S. share from this point forward. Court upholds $4.6 million judgment against USA Truck of Van Buren after contract breachLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal appeals court has upheld a $4.6 million judgment against USA Truck Inc. after the trucking company breached a contract with a firm that lined up freight for delivery. Complaint: 1981 murder of tribal leader, others in Calif. was hit jobLOS ANGELES — An unsolved 1981 triple murder that spawned decades of conspiracy theories was a hit job orchestrated by a tribal casino director, financial adviser and others to cover up illegal activity at the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians reservation, state authorities said Thursday in a felony complaint. September US auto sales fall following Cash for Clunkers buying spree over the summerDETROIT — A Cash for Clunkers hangover hit every major automaker except Hyundai last month, pushing down sales and leaving the industry searching for signs of a recovery in October. Constellation Brands says consolidated distribution will help profits as it reverses 2Q lossMILWAUKEE — Wine and spirits maker Constellation Brands Inc. said Thursday no matter how consumers limit alcohol purchases this holiday season, it hopes its new distribution system will help squeeze out more profits, continuing the trends of its second quarter. Government reports US is storing more natural gas than ever; prices tumble more than 7 percentNEW YORK — Natural gas prices tumbled nearly 8 percent Thursday after the government reported consumption has dropped so low that the U.S. is now storing more than at any other time on record. |
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