December Sales Will Warm Merchants’ Hearts

Shoppers didn’t disappoint, buying presents at both low- and high-end prices, from jewelry to shoes. Most analysts predict sales will show year-over-year increases of 3% to 4% on Thursday, when major chains post December figure…

Borders Will Pop Up Temporary Shops for the Holidays

Borders, the nation’s second-largest book retailer, is trying a new tactic to gain a much-needed sales boost heading into the end of year shopping season: It’s opening 25 “pop-up” shops meant to last only for the holidays, the …