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Retailers overwhelmed by daily deal sites
Jennifer Collins Sep 22, 2011
Millions of consumers are buying into the online daily deal craze. But how are businesses faring, as new sites compete to offer their deals?
Pop-up store trend could be on its way out
Jennifer Collins Sep 22, 2011
When vacant store-fronts became an epidemic across the country in recent years, many retailers opted for temporary, pop-up versions of their stores. Now, that pop-up bubble may have burst.
Barnes & Noble posts another loss, not as bad as expected
Alisa Roth Sep 22, 2011
One major rival is gone, but bookseller Barnes & Noble is still trying make bookstores work in an increasingly digital world.
Back-to-school shopping begins
Sally Herships Sep 22, 2011
Retailers rely on gimmicks to cover rising costs
Will companies pass on price hikes to consumers?
Adriene Hill Sep 22, 2011
Yesterday's producer price index report showed wholesale prices are rising. Retailers, though, have to be careful about trying to pass those higher costs on
Gift fair tests mood for holiday shopping
Sally Herships Sep 22, 2011
Gift businesses by the thousands brave economic angst to gather in New York for a trade show. It's the last big buying opportunity for the holidays.
Wholesale prices on the rise
Heidi N. Moore Sep 22, 2011
The producer price index rose in July at its fastest clip in six months. That's not necessarily bad. What inflation rate implies a healing economy?
How long can Walmart remain the low-price leader?
Eve Troeh Sep 22, 2011
With the changing economy, mega-retailer Walmart faces a price competition from higher -- and lower-priced stores
Walmart earnings up, but not upbeat
Eve Troeh Sep 22, 2011
Profits from overseas fuel the company while U.S. sales lag
Can retail weather the latest economic swings?
Sally Herships Sep 22, 2011
Deepening economic woes could start to take a toll on retail bottom lines
