Charles Freeman, former U.S. trade representative for China, talks with Bill Radke about the World Trade Organization's ruling that China's limits on the sale of various media violates commerce rules.
As shipping costs and pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions rise, companies are looking for ways to make their supply chains shorter and save money. Kai Ryssdal talks to Craig Carter of the Journal of Supply Chain Management.
Paul Nolte, director of investments with Hindsdale Associates, talks with Bill Radke about the outlook for retail sales in July and if August will be any better.
Clothing retailers think they have found the perfect recession-proof pattern: Plaid. It's unisex and can be put on just about any article of clothing. Now stores are banking on plaid items becoming a must-have next season. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
The Gross Domestic Product shrank last quarter
by 1 percent. a smaller decline than what economists expected. Bill Radke explores GDP in the bigger picture with Bankrate.com analyst Greg McBride.
Consumers in Massachusetts have enjoyed a weekend-long holiday from state sales tax every August for the past five years. But this year, the break is gone and taxes are going up. Abigail Beshkin reports.
Despite representing over one-fourth of the U.S. population, plus-sized people are often under-served in businesses. But some companies are popping up that embrace the physical differences. Rico Gagliano reports.
In Manhattan, high-end retailers rule the scene. But now one mid-priced chain with Midwestern roots is opening up a shop at a time when cash-strapped New Yorkers just might take notice. Kaomi Goetz reports.
Consumer electronics retailer Radio Shack is profiting during the downturn with the help of fierce cost-cutting and a focus on accessories. The company has also cornered a consumer niche: the do-it-yourselfer. Dan Grech reports.
