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Lululemon shows limit of yoga market
Mitchell Hartman Jun 7, 2012
Although Lululemon's profits were up this quarter, the yoga market outlook is softening despite affluent devotees that are willing to pay high prices for the fitness activity.
American Apparel considers outsourcing overseas
David Brancaccio Jun 4, 2012
American Apparel's CEO says he's getting pressure from other executives and members of the board to make clothes cheaper overseas.
JCPenney adds sales, after dropping them
Sally Herships May 31, 2012
JCPenney unveiled a new pricing strategy in January that largely scrapped sales. One bad quarter later, discounts are creeping back in.
Memorial Day kicks off summer shopping
Shannon Mullen May 28, 2012
Retailers gear up for summer shopping season. With graduation, Mothers Day and Memorial Day, May is one of the biggest shopping months of the year.
JC Penney stock falls after big quarterly loss
David Brancaccio May 16, 2012
JC Penney stock is currency down percent after the company reported that customer traffic is down, sales are down, and the quarterly loss was bigger than expected. The company had hired Ron Johnson, the man behind Apple Stores, to make JC Penney more fashionable.
Customers loyal to discount brands even as economy recovers
Gregory Warner May 15, 2012
We'll know more later this morning with the latest retail sales figures for April. The forecast is for sales to be down after mild weather pushed extra spending into the first three months of the year. But at least one segment of the retail sector has been hanging on to growth.
'Popuphood' aims to bring new business to Old Oakland
Andrew Stelzer Apr 30, 2012
A small business incubator seeks to revitalize a neighborhood in Oakland through a handful of pop-up stores that have no plans to close.
Second month of positive signs in retail
Bob Moon Apr 16, 2012
The Commerce Department reports retail sales rose more than expected in March, by a solid 0.8 percent.
Retail numbers stay strong in March
David Brancaccio Apr 16, 2012
Retail numbers faced their second month of strength in March, helped by the warm weather and the early Easter holiday.
Why self-checkout lanes don't work
Frances Frei Mar 30, 2012
Commentator Frances Frei says automation needs to improve the customer experience, not frustrate it.
