What to Know If You’re Buying Gadgets for Gifts

Before you grab a consumer electronics product, here are a few things to consider. Given how quickly devices become obsolete, a key point to be mindful of is whether the gadget will provide long enough useful life for its recip…

Sara Lee Considering Sale to Brazil’s JBS

Food and beverage company Sara Lee (SLE) has been in discussions to sell itself to Brazilian meat company JBS.

Talks have been taking place intermittently for several months, Reuters reported without naming its sources. The companies have disagreed o…

The 10 Retailers That’ll Have a Not-So-Jolly Holiday

Holiday sales are historically make-or-break for many retailers, and every year, several break — and even go out of business. Others make large cuts in their store numbers and employees. 24/7 Wall St. combed through the number…

The 10 Retailers That’ll Have a Not-So-Jolly Holiday

Holiday sales are historically make-or-break for many retailers, and every year, several break — and even go out of business. Others make large cuts in their store numbers and employees. 24/7 Wall St. combed through the number…

‘Free Shipping Day’ Underscores Amazon’s Juggernaut

Hundreds of e-tailers will offer free shipping today to encourage shoppers to hit the “buy” button in the final run-up to Christmas. It’s a good incentive for last-minute shoppers, and it’s an attempt to keep up with Amazon’s s…