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Woonsocket baby goods company faces lawsuit

2:58 PM Fri, Nov 06, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Paul Grimaldi

WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- Woonsocket-based Summer Infant Inc. has been hit with a potential class-action lawsuit, the consumer goods maker disclosed Friday in a federal regulatory filing. The complaint filed with the Circuit Court for Cook County, Ill., alleges that Summer......

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Ski ticket packages on sale

12:32 PM Fri, Nov 06, 2009 | Permalink | Write a

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By Paul Grimaldi

A New Hampshire ski association is offering discount lift-ticket packages for the upcoming 2009-2010 ski season. Ticket prices offered through Ski New Hampshire, a statewide association representing 36 winter resorts and more than 200 lodging properties, range from $25 to......

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SEC launches investor education Web site

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By Paul Grimaldi

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a Web site devoted to investor education, which includes a "top tips" list and advice on how to avoid financial scams. On the Web site consumers also can find information about how......

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Retail group expands 'buyer beware' listings

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By Paul Grimaldi

The National Retail Federation warned consumers this week about buying certain health and beauty products, as well as certain foods through online auction sites because of suspected health hazards associated with improper storage of such items. The federation first issued......

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CVS names replacement for retiring chief financial officer

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By Paul Grimaldi

WOONSOCKET, RI -- CVS Caremark (CVS:NYSE) said Thursday that it has apponted David M. Denton as its new chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2010. Denton will replace David Rickard, who is retiring at the end of 2009. Currently, Denton......

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Hasbro names TV veteran as studio executive

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By Paul Grimaldi

PAWTUCKET, RI -- Hasbro Inc., (HAS: NYSE) has named television veteran Kathy Samuels as executive producer of the toymaker's new Hasbro Studios unit in Los Angeles. Samuels worked for both the CBS and NBC television networks, taking part in the......

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Overnight gamblers could go hungry at Twin River

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By Paul Grimaldi

LINCOLN, R.I. -- Ardent gamblers may be cheering this week's decision by the state's Lottery director to approve 24-hour gambling seven days a week at Twin River, but the slot parlor's late-night denizens better bring along their own snacks because......

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