Last week, Macy’s and JCPenney kicked off the retail earnings season by posting better-than-expected earnings. But the news may not continue to be so good.
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Sales of e-books on Apple’s iBookstore have made “barely a blip” in the digital book market. Will its new iBooks gift cards help to change this — or will customers continue to use apps to allow them to read Amazon and Barnes …
Walmart (WMT) slashed toy prices ahead of the holiday season in a bid to gain the edge on low-cost rival Target Corp. (TGT).
When the world’s largest retailer learned that many of its toy prices were higher than Target’s, Walmart revised prices downwa…
Shoppers are still being careful with their money and hunting for bargains, but generally positive October sales numbers suggest that consumers are beginning to look beyond the basics.
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Consumers are still cautious about spending as the effects of the recession linger. But many retailers are feeling more optimistic as we head into the holiday shopping season. Here’s a look at the people who are leading retail …