Forget about the day after Thanksgiving. These days, every day is Black Friday in the world of retail shopping. ...more

November 6, 2009

The holiday sales figures are in and, as expected, things were ugly at the nation's stores. ...more

January 9, 2009

With only one more shopping day until Christmas, retailers are rolling out last-minute sales to salvage the 2008 holiday season. ...more

December 24, 2008

Gift cards are more popular this year and are easier to use, thanks to key rulings by the Federal Trade Commission and efforts by a number of states to regulate them, several retail experts said. ...more

December 18, 2007

Gift cards are more popular this year and are easier to use, thanks to key rulings by the Federal Trade Commission and efforts by a number of states to regulate them, several retail experts said. ...more

December 18, 2007

A year after its worst holiday sales season ever, Wal-Mart Stores may rebound to have a good season after finding the right mix of merchandise and marketing to complement its return to a focus on low prices. ...more

November 14, 2007

Retail experts attribute Ikea's worldwide success to its ability to simultaneously entertain, establish its brand and keep product prices low. ...more

November 8, 2007