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The state of high-end retail
Kai Ryssdal Dec 19, 2011
The CEO of high-end denim company Joe's Jeans talks about how business is doing, here and overseas.
How long can the sales last?
Kai Ryssdal Dec 16, 2011
Clearly we've learned 'sale' is the name of the game this year. But how long can the ridiculous discounts possibly last?
Department store restaurants on the rise
Stacey Vanek Smith Dec 16, 2011
From cafes to high-priced dining, it’s all the about the full shopping experience.
Get ready for shopping cart GPS
Marc Sanchez Dec 14, 2011
You'll be tracked in stores. I mean, even more so.
Americans spending more on cars, clothing and furniture
Juli Niemann Dec 14, 2011
American consumer spending is up, but shoppers are more conscious this time around -- and Black Friday might have been the high point of spending for a while.
November retail sales disappoint
David Brancaccio Dec 14, 2011
For all the breathless coverage of Black Friday sales this year, the official retail sales data for November came out today and it was, in a word, 'blah.'
Mid-day Extra: Presents might not be worth what you think
Steve Chiotakis Dec 13, 2011
A new study shows that gifts that cost more, or take more time to pick out, might not be appreciated anymore than their less-thought-out counterparts.
Amazon wants you to be a spy
John Moe Dec 8, 2011
Amazon.com has a new app that could save you money and hurt small businesses.
Big-box superstores as bellwether indicators
Sally Herships Dec 8, 2011
Major retailers like Costco and Walmart often act as indicators of the overall economy, because they can reveal trends for what -- and if -- people are buying.
