Retail

Starbucks (SBUX) Store Closings For July 2008

Here is the list of stores that Starbucks (SBUX) will close in July 2008.

Starbucks plans to close a total of 600 stores and lay-off 12,000 full-time and part-time employees in an effort to save money now that its US same-store sales are slowing considerably.

Based on information obtained by 24/7 Wall St., Michigan, one of the hardest hit states in the economic downturn, will lose 20% of its Starbucks stores.

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Credit Card Companies Are Doing Something Nuts

Credit card companies are at war. The biggest issuers are handing out free rewards and benefits to win the best customers.

It’s possible to find cards paying unlimited 1.5%, 2%, and even more today. That’s free money for qualified borrowers, and the type of thing that would be crazy to pass up. Those rewards can add up to thousands of dollars every year in free money, and include other benefits as well.

We’ve assembled some of the best credit cards for users today.  Don’t miss these offers because they won’t be this good forever.

 

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