FTC sues to block Harry's sale to Schick owner Edgewell
Federal antitrust regulators say a merger that would combine old-school shaving company Schick with upstart Harry's would end up costing consumers
The businesses winning the Iowa caucuses
Iowa businesses are capitalizing on the 2020 Democratic candidates' battle for victory in the caucuses.
North Carolina's Earth Fare to close its stores
Organic grocery chain Earth Fare says it is closing all of its stores, saying it can't refinance its debt
Kate Upton partners with Canada Goose for climate change
Kate Upton teams up with Canada Goose for jackets that give back to climate change activist group.
Super Bowl viewers confused by multi-brand commercials
With 30-second ad slots selling for $5.6 million and 60-second slots selling for $10 million, Procter and Gamble brands joined forces with other companies to create the first-ever multi-brand Super Bowl ads.
Popeyes, Chick-fil-A face new competitor in chicken sandwich wars
Minnesota-based barbecue chain Famous Dave's is the latest to bank on the fried chicken sandwich craze.
J.C. Penney warned to increase value or be kicked off NYSE
Report on J.C. Penney being removed from NYSE
Investors are underplaying the impact coronavirus could have on retail: Michael Zakkour
Michael Zakkour on the impact of coronavirus on retail
J.C. Penney in danger of being booted from New York Stock Exchange
J.C. Penney is looking into a reverse stock split to boost its share price.
Super Bowl ad winners and losers
Retail analyst on Super Bowl ads
Planters brings back Mr. Peanut in Super Bowl ad
Planters resurrected Mr. Peanut in a Super Bowl ad after "killing off" the mascot ahead of the big game.
Forever 21 to be sold to mall owners Simon, Brookfield, brand company Authentic
Troubled retail chain Forever 21 has reached an agreement to be sold to a group that includes mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners and brand management company Authentic Brands Group.
Macy's trying new store format in Texas
Macy's is reportedly opening a new boutique concept this week, the first of several across the country.
Why Popeyes’ stopped selling chicken sandwiches last summer: Report
As more and more fast food chains enter the chicken sandwich wars, the demand for smaller chicken will continue to increase, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
TGI Fridays reimagines the original singles bar for the dating-app age
Fridays' changes are geared toward expanding the chain's appeal in a society where technology is placing almost everything people need in the palms of their hands.
Nike VaporFly shoe approved for Tokyo Olympic use
Report on Nike VaporFly shoes being allowed in the Olympics
Fur coats hot with millennials, if used or fake
More people are investing in second-hand fur coats on the luxury resale market.
Reynolds Wrap parent goes public with consumer products IPO
Reynolds Consumer will trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol REYN
Amazon shares surge making CEO Bezos even richer as company hits $1 trillion in value
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos delivered in the fourth-quarter.
Author explains how startups can compete with giants
Lawrence Ingrassia on startups



















