And to the average consumer who has never been to a factory, the thought of one may imply dim lighting, dirt, grease and the smell of metal and plastic.

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In October, LG Chem workers told a local television reporter they play games and watch movies because the factory has yet to produce a single battery for consumer use.

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Coach operates 342 retail stores and 121 factory outlets in North America where direct-to-consumer same-store sales rose 6.3% on a comparable 14-week basis.

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Li Ning last week said it wants to move to a more consumer-oriented model, opening more of its own shops and factory outlets rather than franchising them out to third parties or relying on wholesalers to distribute their products.

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To further ease consumer concern, Shuanghui recalled factory stocks and announced stricter oversight.

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In economic news, expect to hear data on auto sales on Tuesday, crude inventories on Wednesday, factory orders on Thursday, and consumer credit on Friday.

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