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“Part of the reason they’ve succeeded this long is that they work fine,” says Jordan Frith, a Clemson professor and author of “Barcode.”

Even though holiday shopping numbers were solid, retailers might see a slower start to 2024 when consumers’ credit card bills come due.

Author Jessica Roy explains why it seems like everyone is releasing a gift guide this year.

Investors are reportedly offering less than $6 billion to buy the once-iconic department store chain.

“Returnless refunds” or “keep it” return policies have now been adopted by more than half of major retailers, according to a new survey.

It’s not in-store versus online — it’s in-store and online, and something in between.

They’re trying to stay ahead of what customers, now used to online convenience and speed, expect from a retailer.

The National Retail Federation predicts at least $957 billion in sales this holiday season. But that might not mean everyone is splurging.

It’s not saving retailers as much money as promised, says Amanda Mull of The Atlantic. And it doesn’t always make customers’ shopping trips easier.

Nike reported disappointing earnings, weakening the outlook for clothing sales — which have a lot to do with the year-end shopping season.