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Holidays will bring more hiring
Amy Scott Oct 1, 2012
Several big retailers will increase their ranks of seasonal workers, as consumer spending picks up.
Victoria's Secret at the Dallas Cowboys stadium
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 1, 2012
Undies and pigskin: a match made on the gridiron?
3-D printing enters the retail arena
Queena Kim Oct 8, 2012
The technology for 3-D printing has been around for a while, but it's been too expensive for regular folks. That's changing.
Strike in India over big retail reforms
Jeremy Hobson Sep 20, 2012
There is a huge strike going on this morning in India, as people protest against the government's decision to allow mega retailers like Walmart and Tesco into the country.
Getting advertised sale price easier said than done
Tess Vigeland Sep 14, 2012
David Segal, a.k.a. The Haggler at the New York Times has a cautionary tale for those looking for great deals.
Burberry profit warning signals luxury sales slide
Mitchell Hartman Sep 11, 2012
Weeks of flat store sales at the high-end British clothier could be a sign that China's economic slowdown and Europe's debt crisis are ending a nearly three-year boom in demand for luxury goods.
Poor Burberry earnings point to problems for luxury market
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 11, 2012
Shares of Burberry are down more than 18 percent this morning. The luxury retailer slashed profit forecasts and warned that the luxury goods market is headed for hard times.
H&M moves away from some water-proofing chemicals
Eve Troeh Sep 6, 2012
Chemicals that protect clothing from water or stains do so because they're tough -- so they stick around in the environment a long time. Apparel makers are looking for alternatives.
Retailers sweeten layaway plans to lure buyers
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 4, 2012
Toys 'R' Us, Sears and Kmart cut fees or offer discounts for layaway plans to lure shoppers and avoid big holiday season markdowns.
Why retailers are teaming up for mobile payment
John Moe Aug 16, 2012
Data on customers is a lot more valuable than mere sales.
