November jobs report: Here’s who is hiring
Panel on November jobs report
Clothing chain Francesca's files bankruptcy to sell itself
Houston-based Francesca's said in November that it would close roughly 140 of its boutiques--which sell apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts--by the end of January, leaving about 560 in operation.
Bankrupt Stein Mart saved by company that's relaunching namesake brands as online-only
National discount department store chain Stein Mart filed for bankruptcy in August after 112 years in business.
Amid strong retail numbers, helping small businesses is key: Wealth manager
Panel on markets, retail
Lands' End posts higher profit, growth in e-commerce
The clothing maker posted revenue of $360M in the period.
Coronavirus stockpiling coming back, grocery store CEO Stew Leonard says
As coronavirus cases surge in the U.S. grocery store CEO Stew Leonard says "you're seeing people stockpiling a little bit."
Michaels Cos. profit, sales rise, will pay $10M in special holiday bonuses
On a per-share basis, the Irving, Texas-based company said it had profit of 74 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 86 cents per share.
US needs to re-examine all trade with China: Gordon Chang
Gordan Chang on the impact of the Chinese Communist Party
Walmart's Flipkart to spin off digital payments business
PhonePe competes with Alibaba-backed home-grown payments pioneer Paytm and Google Pay
Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh died without a will, family says
His family is asking a judge to name Hsieh’s father and brother as special administrators of his estate
Costco logs more than $42B in quarterly sales
Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported $42.35 billion in sales for the first quarter, reflecting heightened consumer demand for the chain's food products and other merchandise as the coronavirus continued to spread this fall.
Cyber Monday gun background checks spike 65% year-over-year
Cyber Monday gun background checks surged by 65% this year compared to the same day last year, with more than 123,700 conducted.
Walmart cutting over 1,200 jobs as it streamlines US operations
Like its competitors, Walmart has been shifting operations to cater to the crush of online shoppers.
UPS slaps shipping limits on Gap, Nike to manage e-commerce surge
The move comes during a holiday season when retailers are increasingly dependent on delivery companies to move online orders as store traffic plummets during the coronavirus pandemic, a dynamic that has shifted power significantly.
Walmart+ members are getting an extra perk this holiday season
The new perk for Walmart+ members begins Dec. 4.
Men's Wearhouse parent emerges from bankruptcy protection
The company in July announced plans to cut its workforce by 20% and shut as many as 500 stores
Trader Joe's workers in 'state of terror' over NY's coronavirus surge
Trader Joe's -- which was founded in California in 1967 -- has more than 500 locations spread over 42 states and the District of Columbia.
Former Walmart CEO says coronavirus will challenge department stores
Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon argues that the coronavirus pandemic will challenge department stores, but one-stop shopping outlets will perform well.
Cyber Monday shoppers spend record-breaking $10.8B
Consumer spending increased by 15% over 2019's previous record of $9.4 billion.
Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says holiday shopping in crowded stores is a “higher risk” activity.