Pop-up stores open up quickly and only for a few months. Target uses them regularly, and now high-end retailers like Hermes are getting in on the game. Sally Herships reports on this new trend.
Luxury brands are finding it profitable to think small for products ranging from cigars to perfume bottles. Jennifer Collins reviews some of last year's successful launches and why they sold so well.
Borders Books is hoping its new management will help turn store profits around. But some analysts are skeptical as to whether two finance pros will know enough about the book industry to get the job done. Amy Scott reports.
Congress just passed a credit card consumer's bill of rights. But how will this new law protect card holders? Tess Vigeland and Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd discuss the ins and out of the legislation.
The auto industry has been through some pretty tough times as of late. But Phil Reed of Edmunds.com says these harsh economic days equal better deals for consumers on the lookout for their next car or truck.
So how will this new credit card bill of rights directly affect consumers? Tess Vigeland welcomes a variety of experts to sound off about the pros and cons about the new law.
Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks some of the deepest discounts of the year. But in a recession, prices are already low. What can retailers do to attract shoppers? Joel Rose reports.
Many people take the time to get away on Memorial Day weekend. Is it the same during a recession? Perry Pillas owns a beachfront store in Maryland and talks with Kai Ryssdal about how his business is doing.
Cell phone companies are unveiling new smart phones this summer — and this time around, the battle will be won based on how smart they really are. Stacey Vanek-Smith takes notes from the trenches.
