CPSC to Offer Online Product Safety Reporting

Consumers will be able to file complaints or concerns electronically via a new product safety database the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission plans for 2011.

The CPSC will launch the database in March as part of www.saferproducts.gov. At that point, consumers can post their product concerns directly online.

Manufacturers and purchasers can also post comments . . . → Read More: CPSC to Offer Online Product Safety Reporting

Ikea Gives Bicycles to all its U.S. Employees

Top 100 company Ikea surprised all of its U.S. work force with shiny new bicycles as a holiday time thank you, according to a story on the CNN Money website.

The gift of silver mountain bikes “is our way of saying, ‘Thanks Ikea coworkers for being strongly committed to working together,’” Ikea U.S. President Mike . . . → Read More: Ikea Gives Bicycles to all its U.S. Employees

Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level in 5 Months

Survey suggests more optimism about the job market

NEW YORK — Consumer confidence rose to its highest level in five months in November, according to The Conference Board’s widely followed Consumer Confidence Index.

The index stands at 54.1, up from 49.9 in October, based on preliminary results of a monthly survey taken through Nov. 19. . . . → Read More: Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level in 5 Months