Topic: William Ford
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A long pre-Christmas shopping weekend helped buoy December retail sales by 2.1 percent, just edging out November's 1.9 percent gain
Executive Business Briefing Jan 03, 2002
As a result, the year ended on a positive note, albeit modest; and consumer confidence is on the rise again--a good sign moving into the New Year
Executive Business Briefing Jan 03, 2002
Mild weather along the East Coast and a cold snap in the Southwest helped encourage consumers in those regions particularly to continue their holiday shopping this past week, albeit at a slower pace
Executive Business Briefing Dec 11, 2001
With job losses and the unemployment rate rising, shoppers may be spending more conservatively this season, but low interest rates and falling gas prices help to ease the financial burden on American families
Executive Business Briefing Dec 11, 2001
The one-day sales data provide us with just a glimpse of what we might expect for the rest of the shopping season
Executive Business Briefing Nov 26, 2001
William Ford (December 10, 1826 – March 8, 1905) was an Irish-born American businessman. He was the father of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford.
William was born in County Cork, Ireland; the son of Thomasine (née Smith), and Jonathan "John" Ford. William had six siblings. William attended St. Joseph's High School.
On April 19, 1850, William married Mary Litogot in Wayne County, Michigan, her parents were Belgian immigrants. He and Mary had five children. They moved to Detroit, Michigan.
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