Stories Tagged as
Retail
Why is it called 'Black Friday'?
Nov 26, 2014
You've probably heard it's the day businesses finally make a profit. Nope.
A new high-tech shopping helper: Dressing room mirrors
by
Sam Harnett
Nov 25, 2014
Dressing room mirrors with touch screens that tell stores about your preferences and buying habits are part of a wider push to track online and offline shopping activity.
Target tries to be cool
Nov 19, 2014
The retailer, which reports earnings Wednesday, is trying to lure customers back.
Can J.C. Penney's new CEO make the brand popular again?
by
Queena Kim
Oct 13, 2014
The department store needs new ways to compete with Target and Wal-Mart.
Macy's settles up in profiling case
Aug 20, 2014
The department store will pay $650,000 and pledges to change its practices.
Why isn’t the American consumer spending?
Aug 13, 2014
Retail sales stalled last month. They're at their weakest reading since January.
Snobby salespeople sell more luxury goods
May 16, 2014
Customers are more likely to buy luxury goods from rude, snooty, or aloof salespeople.
For public good, not for profit.
The struggles to unionize workers in Bangladesh
May 7, 2014
Labor unions in Bangladesh continue to struggle for expanded worker rights.
Malls are dead, long live the mall
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 17, 2014
Rick Caruso of The Grove says shopping centers are in the entertainment business.
PODCAST: Warm reception for retail
Apr 14, 2014
Congress is out for recess, but not to play. And a look at France's proposed new rules for workplace messaging after hours.