More Shoppers Take to the Web for the Holidays

More shoppers are flocking to the Web for the holidays, boosting online retail sales 12% over a year ago. In five weeks ending Dec. 3, Americans spent $17.5 billion on retail items on the Web, up from $15.7 billion in the year-…

Walmart.com Aims for Amazon with Free Shipping Offer

In a move targeted at online retail giant Amazon.com, Walmart.com on Thursday announced it’s offering free shipping on nearly 60,000 gift items — including popular toys and electronics — through Dec. 20. Could the move start …