The upcoming Christmas season is supposed to be tough going for retail, analysts have said. ...more

November 6, 2009

Chain stores are heading into the holiday season with more optimism. ...more

November 5, 2009

The weaker retailers are tumbling toward bankruptcy as the recession continues. ...more

February 20, 2009

Makeup sellers seeking to stand out amid crowded cosmetic counters are expanding into a niche once confined to those living under the scrutiny of the lens: high-definition makeup. ...more

September 19, 2008

In the early 1990s, when John Lockhart decided to stock his sandwich shop with hundreds of types of soda pop, the business was a decidedly low-tech enterprise. ...more

May 21, 2008

In the early 1990s, when John Lockhart decided to stock his sandwich shop with hundreds of types of soda pop, the business was a decidedly low-tech enterprise. ...more

May 21, 2008

He has a Web site, www.sodamania.com, but most of his customers find him through word of mouth. Although prices have crept up, no drink costs more than $2.01 with tax. ...more

May 20, 2008