Wal-Mart

In the grocery business, supermarkets are the underdog

Wal-Mart’s been in hot water lately with the National Labor Relations Board. But Wal-Mart’s labor problems don’t stop there. Wal-Mart employees in China are filing lawsuits against the company for similar problems.

Marketplace Money's Carmen Wong Ulrich talks about stores opening earlier than ever for the holiday shopping season.

Amazon is looking to grow and dominate, and is willing to sink billions into risky ventures like its streaming video service.

Target takes on its giant rival, and launches its own pre-paid phone service.

As big-box stores like Target and Walmart compete for grocery sales, new offerings -- like organic produce -- are one way to up the ante.

The mass retailer and its employees have a lot to learn about handling stuff that has to look good in the display case and has a short life, if it wants to succeed with fresh produce.

Wal-Mart wants suppliers to list exactly which factories they work with. The retail giant says it will cut ties with anyone who subcontracts work without permission.

President Obama's new budget director will have less leeway to bargain than her predecessors. But it's also a chance to prove her mettle.

Aereo is supposed to launch today but it’s already being sued. The company's antennae system could change the way people can access television.