As retailers experiment with grand ideas to help the environment and conserve energy, they have discovered a simpler and perhaps more practical solution: use less power and cut down on waste. ...more

January 27, 2008

If anyone is looking for signs that we may be headed into a recession, look no further than the dismal sales results turned in by the nation's retailers in December. ...more

January 11, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has closed an online movie download service it launched less than a year ago. ...more

December 29, 2007

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, said Wednesday it was having problems processing gift cards. ...more

December 27, 2007

Wal-Mart's message to America is "Save money. Live better." Its motto in Washington might best be summed up another way: Spend more. Lobby harder. ...more

December 27, 2007

To deal with frustration among holiday shoppers hunting for its Wii game console, Nintendo Co. and retailer GameStop Corp. are launching a rain-check program. ...more

December 15, 2007

At Jeff Cassels' jewelry store, falling real estate values and rising gold prices are more than news headlines - they are contributors to an uncertain holiday season. At Joanie McDonald's clothing store, however, a weakening dollar is turning into a boon. ...more

December 13, 2007

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lost a bid to have an appeals court reconsider its decision to allow 2 million current and former female workers sue as a group with sex-bias claims. ...more

December 12, 2007

One of the clearest signs that retailers are nervous this holiday season is likely to be found at Wal-Mart stores this weekend: stacks of Webkinz. ...more

December 7, 2007

By DAVE SIMANOFF The Tampa Tribune You need toys. You need hostess gifts. You need electronic gadgets and a wad of gift cards. ...more

December 5, 2007