Retailers reported dismal sales figures for December on Thursday as even Wal-Mart Stores, one of the bright spots in the industry, finally buckled under the pressures of the deteriorating economy. ...more

January 9, 2009

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

Costco Wholesale Corp., which had been one of the few bright spots in retailing, said Wednesday that its earnings will miss Wall Street expectations, as it struggles with higher energy costs that are crimping its bottom line. ...more

July 24, 2008

If anyone is looking for signs that we may be headed into a recession, look no further than the dismal sales results turned in by the nation's retailers in December. ...more

January 11, 2008

The nation's major retailers are slated to report tepid sales gains for December today, likely making the holiday shopping season the weakest since 2002. ...more

January 10, 2008

It's not even Thanksgiving, but the nation's retailers, including Wal-Mart and Toys R Us, are jump-starting holiday sales with big discounts and door buster specials starting Friday in what's expected to be a lukewarm Christmas season. ...more

November 1, 2007

The nation's retailers, including Wal-Mart and Toys R Us, are jump-starting holiday sales with big discounts and door-buster specials starting Friday in what's expected to be a lukewarm Christmas season. ...more

November 1, 2007