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Nordstrom No Longer Tracking Customer Phones

Nordstrom is no longer collecting information from the smart phones of its customers.

2013/05/09

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I-Team: Alarming Smoke Detector Tests

You would think the loud wailing sound of a smoke alarm would wake anyone up.

CBS 11–2013/05/09

The Tesla Model S, Motor Trend Car of the Year is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (credit: Tan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

Consumer Reports Gives Highest Ever Rating To Electric Sports Car

An all-electric sports car has performed better than just about any vehicle ever tested in the history of Consumer Reports. A car made by Tesla Motors got a rating just one point shy of the highest mark possible.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/09

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Retailer Draws Ire For Only Stocking “Skinny” Sizes For Women

From the company that brought you the not-for-the bashful “push-up triangle” swimsuit top, retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is once again catching heat. The latest controversy surrounds their sizing policy for women.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/08

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State Officials Warn Against Eating Certain Fish

State health officials have raised mercury concerns in advising some people not to eat or to limit consumption of certain fish caught off the Texas coast.

2013/05/08

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Nordstrom Using Smart Phones To Track Customers Movements

The CBS 11 I-Team has learned the retailer is using software to track how much time you spend in specific departments within the store.

2013/05/07

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Cheesy Garlic Bread Chips Win Lay’s Contest

Lay’s potato chips are getting cheesier. Fans voted to keep the chip maker’s Cheesy Garlic Bread flavor on shelves as part of the company’s promotion that solicited flavor ideas.

2013/05/07

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Hackers Plan To Target Banking Websites

Anyone who does banking online could face some frustration on Tuesday. Hackers are reportedly planning to target various banking institutions and websites, forcing customers offline.

2013/05/07

Shon was a retired police dog from Slovakia who was very protective of his owners. He died tragically 24 hours after they boarded him at a North Texas kennel. (credit: CBS 11/KTVT)

I-Team: Animal Deaths Going Unreported In Texas

CBS 11 has learned that deaths and injuries of animals are going unreported in Texas.

2013/05/06

According to published reports, the private equity firms that bought Neiman Marcus in 2005 are considering putting it up for sale, or taking the company public. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Neiman Marcus For Sale?

The private equity firms that purchased Dallas-based Neiman Marcus in 2005 are considering putting it up for sale, or taking the company public.

2013/05/06

Ebonie Conner, mother of a teen battling the effects of the West Nile Virus, said she may soon have the chance to change people's perceptions about the virus. (credit: cbsdfw.com)

A Mother’s Plea To The First Lady

Ebonie Conner, mother of a teen battling the effects of the West Nile Virus, said she may soon have the chance to change people’s perceptions about the virus.

2013/05/06

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Error Debits 10x Correct Amount From Atmos Customers

Some customers who have service with Dallas-based Atmos Energy got a big surprise when their bank accounts were charged the amount due — tenfold!

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/06

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Attendees take their photo in front of a sign as they arrive at the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

CES 2013 Products

Natural foods are different from organic foods. Only products inspected and certified by the USDA can have a label that says 'organic.' Natural foods can't contain any additives, such as preservatives or artificial coloring.

Organic Foods: Worth The Cost?

Organic foods will typically cost you more at the supermarket, but are seen as a healthier option. Get the facts on organic foods. Are they worth the added cost?

The nation's second-largest pistachio processor issued a nationwide recall of pistachios in March 2009 after Kraft Foods told U.S. regulators of its link to tainted trail mix. (Photo by The Associated Press)

Scary Food: 10 Nasty Recalls

Think before you eat. More specifically, think about not eating these foods, all of which have been through a scary recall and could send you to the emergency room.

Retailers receive a lot of hate from consumers for deceptive practices, defective merchandise and problems with store deals.

Top 10 Consumer Complaints

From harassing phone calls to lemon cars, consumers have a lot of complaints. A recent survey data looked at the top 10 consumer complaints.

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The Coolest Apple Stores

Apple is known for its hip style in electronics, and that same trend carries over into its retail stores. Look at some of the coolest Apple Stores around the world.

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