The holiday shopping season, complete with discounts, starts before Thanksgiving.

Sales create a sense of urgency, getting people in the door. Do they work as a retail strategy?

If UPS and FedEx are going to continue to be competitive with Amazon, they need a long-term strategy.

Luxury retail has rebounded sooner and stronger than the rest of the market.

As holiday sales expand, discounts are less important than the ritual of shopping. One winner: Cyber Monday.

Companies are relying more on social media.

Amazon is taking a $170 million hit on the Fire phone. Let's do the numbers.

As e-commerce grows, so do holiday shipping demands.

Yes, I know it's not even Halloween yet. Don't get me started.