- A higher minimum wage and increased commodity prices have the 99 Cents Only Stores chain considering bumping some prices above 99 cents. The company's CEO hopes customers will focus on prices as great values and not whether an item is 99 cents. — The Los Angeles Times [1]
- Here come the advertisements: Airlines are pursuing more aggressive in-flight marketing deals to combat fuel costs. Advertisers are keen to the idea as passengers offer a very captive audience. Watch out for ads on your tray tables, air-sickness bags, and in-flight entertainment systems. — CNN Money [2]
- A look at credit card debt worldwide: Thirty years ago, Turkey had fewer than 10,000 cards; today it has more than 38 million. — The New York Times [3]