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For decades, manufacturers have fought to get their products into the nation's largest retail chain. Now, nonprofit groups are reaping the benefits of pairing up with Wal-Mart Stores.

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu called off talks Wednesday for a purchase of some or all of the assets of Arthur Andersen LLP, the big five accounting firm under intense scrutiny because of its role in Enron Corp.'s collapse.

Toyota is recalling nearly 274,000 4Runner sport utility vehicles because of a handling problem.

Officials say that despite a decrease of two percent in overall exports compared with the previous year, Georgia's exports in 2001 reached $14.6 billion and helped the state move up in the national rank.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, said Wednesday it has been awarded a ten-year contract for as many as 20 jets and service for the Air Force.

Officials said Wednesday that despite a decrease of two percent in overall exports compared with the previous year, Georgia's exports in 2001 reached $14.6 billion and helped the state move up in the national rank.

Consumers spent more freely in February and provided a modest boost for the nation's retailers.

Shoppers, after being tightfisted in January, opened their wallets and pocketbooks in February, pushing sales at the nation's retailers up by 0.3 percent.

A Mobile-based Christian media company has entered into a marketing and distribution agreement with Sony Music Entertainment and Epic Records, a Sony label, company officials said.

Cruise lines are rebounding after suffering a slew of cancellations and lower bookings following the Sept. 11 attacks and the economic slowdown.