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    May 7, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Kimberly McBroom's Blog

    Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...

    Tags: Dudley Moore, Horse Jumping, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Jerry Sandusky, Consumers

    2. Dec 19, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. New numbers show a certain group is overspending for the holiday season

    You are not alone if you still haven't finished your holiday shopping.
    You are not alone if you still haven't finished your holiday shopping. Some people are looking for deals, and some are just last minute shoppers. But it might surprise you how much people are spending who's shelling out more this holiday season. Alan...

    Tags: Holidays

    3. Oct 26, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Halloween Costume Shop In Roanoke Bustling

    From ghosts and goblins to things that jump out in the dark, this Halloween is shaping up to be bone chilling. It’s all thanks to a character named “Sandy”. Over the last couple of days, Fantasy Creations in Roanoke sold out of costumes that might help keep your little ghosts and goblins from freezing. They've already had to order additional stock of warm costumes. We spoke with shopper Eric Church. “Well I thought I might do a little Eric Church theme since the concert was last night show my support couldn't go had to work”, he said
    From ghosts and goblins to things that jump out in the dark, this Halloween is shaping up to be bone chilling. It’s all thanks to a character named “Sandy”. Over the last couple of days, Fantasy Creations in Roanoke sold out of...

    Tags: Halloween, Holidays

    4. Oct 2, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Along with costumes, Halloween means local jobs

    Normally, we'd associate "The Holiday Shopping Season" with that period of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
    Normally, we'd associate "The Holiday Shopping Season" with that period of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But the National Retail Federation projects Americans to spend more than ever for all things costume, candy and decorations. There's a...

    Tags: Halloween, Holidays

    5. Jun 17, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Lynchburg Restaurant Busy On Father's Day

    Local restaurants were busy with people treating their dads for Father's Day.
    Reporter
    Local restaurants were busy with people treating their dads for Father's Day. Some opted for an adventurous outing to satisfy dad's palate. The Koto Steak House in Lynchburg created a feast for the eyes and stomach. And, the dad we spoke with said he...

    Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Steaks, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Father's Day

    6. Jan 3, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Local businesses use social media to boost holiday sales

    Early reports from the National Retail Federation estimate that Americans spent around $496 billion dollars this holiday season, up 3.8 percent from last year.
    NEWS7 Intern Reporter
    Early reports from the National Retail Federation estimate that Americans spent around $496 billion dollars this holiday season, up 3.8 percent from last year. Some local businesses are particularly happy, and they used a not-so-secret weapon to help...

    Tags: Social Media, Business, Advertising, Business, Media Industry

    7. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Sears won't sign Bangladesh safety accord

    Sears said Wednesday it does not plan to sign a fire and building safety agreement backed by some of Europe's biggest apparel brands aimed at trying to prevent another disaster like the one in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers.
    Sears said Wednesday it does not plan to sign a fire and building safety agreement backed by some of Europe's biggest apparel brands aimed at trying to prevent another disaster like the one in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers. Instead, the...

    Tags: Gap Inc., Politics, Arbitration, Georgetown University, Consumers

    8. May 15, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  8. WRAPUP 3-As some retailers back Bangladesh accord, U.S. group lashes out

    Reuters
    By Jessica Wohl May 15 (Reuters) - An accord designed to prevent another deadly disaster in Bangladesh's garment industry drew sharp criticism from a major U.S. retail trade group on Wednesday, which said it would constrain legal rights of U.S....

    Tags: Gap Inc., Arbitration, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Labor Disputes, Washington, DC

    9. May 15, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  9. WRAPUP 4-U.S., European groups divided on how to improve Bangladesh factories

    Reuters
    By Jessica Wohl and Nivedita Bhattacharjee May 15 (Reuters) - A trans-Atlantic divide between European and U.S. retailers over how best to respond to fatal disasters in Bangladesh textile factories split wide open on Wednesday, with U.S. retailers...

    Tags: Groceries, American Apparel, Gap Inc., Politics, Arbitration

    10. May 15, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  10. WRAPUP 2-Wal-Mart checks Bangladesh factories; retailer accord elusive

    Reuters
    By Jessica Wohl May 15 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc stepped up Bangladesh factory inspections while U.S. and European retailers pursued separate accords to try to prevent another disaster in a garment industry where more than 1,200 workers have died...

    Tags: Groceries, Gap Inc., Clothing and Textiles Industry, Hennes & Mauritz AB, Labor Legislation

    11. May 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Cars, home improvement give April retail sales a boost

    Spring’s arrival late in April gave retail sales a light boost as Americans emerged from hibernation to spend on cars, gardening goods and building supplies.
    Spring’s arrival late in April gave retail sales a light boost as Americans emerged from hibernation to spend on cars, gardening goods and building supplies. From March to April, sales rose a slight 0.1% after declining a revised 0.5% from...

    Tags: Home Improvement, Services and Shopping, Economic Indicator, Petroleum Industry, Vehicles

    12. May 14, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  12. North American retailers devising own Bangladesh plans

    (Reuters) - North American retailers on Tuesday discussed forging their own Bangladesh safety agreement, an alternative to a legally binding accord that many European retailers have signed on to, though details of any alternative accord were still unclear.
    Reuters
    (Reuters) - North American retailers on Tuesday discussed forging their own Bangladesh safety agreement, an alternative to a legally binding accord that many European retailers have signed on to, though details of any alternative accord were still...

    Tags: American Apparel, Gap Inc., Politics, American Apparel and Footwear Association, Sweden

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