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Layoffs Soared in April

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The number of layoffs announced by U.S. companies jumped by 71% in April over March, according to Chicago-based job placement firm Challenger, Gray &

Alloy Acquires OCM Direct

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Teen apparel and sporting goods cataloger Alloy (Nasdaq: ALOY) continues its spree of acquiring youth-oriented marketing companies. The New York

Spiegel Cuts 635 More Jobs

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The Spiegel Group announced on May 5 that it will cut 635 jobs as part of its reorganization under chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Downers Grove,