Retail

The CEO of fashion retailer Ted Baker has resigned after allegations that he enforced a "hugging" culture at the company.

After more than a week of backlash, Walmart is pledging to make "every effort" to find other roles for disabled workers who'd accused the retailer of targeting them as it phases out the "people greeter" job at 1,000 stores.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Friday: Gap Inc., up $4.11 to $29.51

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:40 a.m.

The “get-in” price for the cheapest available ticket for the Phillies’ home opener against the Atlanta Braves on March 28 jumped to $117 on Friday.

The Latest on Walmart's handling of store greeters with disabilities (all times local): 10:35 a.m.

The shoe retailer also plans to spend millions to upgrade its remaining locations.

The move comes as retailers revamp operations to compete with Amazon.

Kentucky's bourbon industry has a bracing message for its lawmakers, who are considering a bill to allow out-of-state shipments of wine shipments to Kentucky consumers.

J.C. Penney is closing more stores after a weak holiday sales season.

The search may be over but the battle is on as Amazon is on a mission to build its second headquarters in Northern Virginia.

Tesla says it is now taking orders for the long-awaited $35,000 Model 3, a car for the masses that is essential for the company to survive.

Walmart to eliminate greeters at stores nationwide in favor of customer host role leaving many disabled employees concerned for their financial future.

Gap Inc. is splitting into two.

Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street Thursday after the government reported that economic growth slowed down at the end of last year.

While the retailer's holiday sales topped analysts' expectations, same-store sales declined by 4 percent.