October sales reports from major retailers ranging from Target Corp. to Macy's Inc. are expected to offer more evidence of a spending recovery when they're released Thursday. ...more

November 5, 2009

It's official: Michelle Obama is the first lady of American fashion, appearing on the cover of the March issue of Vogue. ...more

February 10, 2009

For years, retailers could afford to be sloppy about running their businesses because customers kept buying. No more. Stung by the worry that shoppers - who cut spending by the most dramatic amount in at least 39 years this holiday season - may not start spending again for a long time, stores are making drastic changes. They are cutting out marginal suppliers, hiring outside experts to keep inventory lean, holding special events for those who are still buying and making extraordinary efforts to gauge customer satisfaction. ...more

January 19, 2009

Shoppers are getting used to those 75 percent off sale signs, and that's bad news for merchants who worry they will also have to quickly slash prices on spring goods to attract customers. ...more

January 7, 2009

Wednesday's Prep Results ...more

December 10, 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