It's no surprise that this time of year marks the beginning of an important period for the strength of retail in America. But is the outlook full of holiday cheer?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are Thanksgiving shopping fixtures. But don’t overlook Black Wednesday and Small Business Saturday.

Businesses from insurance to over-the-counter medicine see the crowds attracted by Black Friday shopping and figure out ways to cash in.

Wasn't online shopping supposed to put an end to all this paper?

After three straight months of gains, U.S. retail sales fell in October by about a third of a percent. Retail prices also ticked down in October.

The company was a high flyer. Now it's fighting a rough future as consumers tire of daily deals.

Some New York stores have products but can't ship them. Others can't get merchandise, and more importantly, wonder whether shoppers will return.

The department store looks back — to icons including Marilyn Monroe and Madonna — to attract shoppers in their teens and 20's.

Women spend a lot of money on bras, but is it better to find the best bra through a personal shopper or a website's algorithm?

Slow economic recovery means layaway is thriving.