Content from the November issue of InBusiness for the Lower Columbia, a monthly business magazine published by The Daily News, now is available at tdn.com. This month's cover story explores the challenges local retailers face this holiday season.

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November articles and columns:

Holiday Hurdles: Retailers face several challenges this shopping season: Last year’s holiday shopping season was a nightmare for Just Music and More at the Triangle Center, so owner Jeff Whitted is trying to make a Christmas miracle this year. (READ MORE)

Top ten holiday trends for retailers

Research firms offer holiday shopping predictions

Holiday shopping by the numbers

InBusiness Spotlight: Great Escapes finds success through innovation: Newlyweds Wayne and Mary Lou Bevins of Longview returned last month from an 18-day cruise to Scandinavian countries — a honeymoon adventure for the husband and wife of only three months. (READ MORE)

Column: Are your company's policies immune from a swine flu outbreak?: At the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, employees who miss just one day of work because of illness could lose their jobs, The (Tacoma) News Tribune reported recently. (READ MORE)

Column: It's important to stay positive with innovation: The season of giving is just about upon us, a season that for many is a make- or-break proposition for the business year. How it pencils out will depend on several factors. (READ MORE)

Business Achievements

Business Happenings: Openings, moves, changes of ownership

If you have more local economic information or any regional business news, e-mail InBusiness writer Erik Olson at erik.olson@tdn.com

Subscriptions to the print edition of InBusiness for the Lower Columbia are available at a cost of $18 per year by calling 577-2571.