Americans have slammed their wallets shut since the financial meltdown, and the future is looking downright scary for stores across the country and the whole U.S. economy. ...more

November 15, 2008

Many of the nation's retailers struggled with a sluggish back-to-school season, though Wal-Mart posted higher August sales Thursday as shoppers focused on buying essentials amid worries about high gas and food prices. ...more

September 5, 2008

At the Arden B clothing store on Fifth Avenue, dance music is pumping and sale signs are everywhere, but Sara Chidester walks out empty-handed. ...more

September 3, 2008

Let's say you've got the whole day to yourself and you want to spend it with a few of your girlfriends - shopping, pampering, indulging yourself and catching up on all the latest. ...more

August 13, 2008

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Monday that authorities overreacted when they confiscated two display photos of scantily clad men and a woman from a clothing store and cited the manager on a misdemeanor obscenity charge. ...more

February 5, 2008