Costco to accept food stamps nationwide (Contra Costa Times)

PORTLAND, Ore. — Costco says it will start accepting food stamps at its warehouse clubs nationwide after testing them at stores in New York. It’s a big about-face for a retailer that has catered to the bargain-hunting affluent — and a sign of the grim reality facing retailers and their …

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Costco to accept food stamps nationwide (The Toledo Blade)

ASSOCIATED PRESS PORTLAND, Ore. — Costco says it will start accepting food stamps at its warehouse clubs nationwide after testing them at stores in New York. It’s a big about-face for a retailer that has catered to the bargain-hunting affluent — and a sign of the grim reality facing retailers …

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eBay stops auction (The New Zealand Herald)

Online retailer eBay said yesterday it will block an auction planned to raise money for Scott Roeder, the man charged with killing Kansas abortion provider George Tiller. Roeder supporters planned to sell items including a publication… More: continued here

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