Humbug holiday season: US retail sales dropped 1.2 percent in December
Humbug holiday season: US retail sales dropped 1.2 percent in December .
Austrian antitrust agency opens investigation into Amazon
Austria's antitrust agency says it has initiated an investigation into online retailer Amazon over complaints of unfair trade practices on its "marketplace" platform.
Amazon faces probe into treatment of sellers in Austria
The Austrian regulator said it would examine terms and conditions under which the U.S. online giant grants Austrian vendors access to its marketplace.
Why Walmart farms out same-day grocery deliveries to low-cost freelance drivers
The world's largest retailer began bolstering its partnerships with third-party courier firms to reach consumers in 100 U.S. cities last year to better compete with Amazon.
Coca-Cola forecasts full-year profit below expectations
Coca-Cola topped Wall Street estimates for the tenth straight time.
Jeans maker Levi Strauss files to go public
The San Francisco-based company said it would list its Class A stock on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the ticker “LEVI.”
Valentine’s Day: Why fresh flower delivery is a science
Nothing says love like tradition, said 1-800-Flowers CEO.
Eddie Lampert's new plan for Sears, including possibly going public
The hedge fund manager wants to shrink stores and sell less apparel.
Gas prices a concern for Americans in 2019
People tended to categorize gasoline as a household item more important than major expenses, like health care and savings.
Why Whole Foods is raising prices
The price increases apply to an array of items ranging from ice cream to organic soap.
REI leader resigns over undisclosed relationship
Outdoor retailer REI says its president and CEO has resigned for failing to disclose a relationship with the head of another organization in the outdoor industry.
Amazon should shift to Tennessee, dodging Ocasio-Cortez, NYC mayor: Andy Puzder
Amazon HQ2 locations
Toys R Us plans big comeback this holiday season
The iconic brand will re-emerge under the name Tru Kids Inc.
Amazon to buy Wi-Fi device maker Eero
Amazon is buying Wi-Fi device maker Eero, helping the online retailer expand its line of smart home gadgets.
Smith & Wesson: Reputation among gun supporters is main concern
Undermining Second Amendment rights would be catastrophic to American Outdoors Brand, which owns iconic U.S. gunmaker Smith & Wesson.
FDA cracks down on Alzheimer's treatments, 17 firms targeted for false claims
The agency said more than 50 products have 'unproven claims' for treating multiple diseases.
Household staples are going to cost you more. Here's by how much
From diapers, paper towels to baking soda: These items are going up in price.
Higher household product prices on the way
Many of these products had already seen a price hike in 2018.
Saudi Arabia says has 'nothing to do' with Bezos-AMI dispute
Bezos on Thursday accused AMI of trying to blackmail him with the threat of publishing "intimate photos" he allegedly sent to his girlfriend.
MLB's Tropicana Field becomes first cashless stadium in North America
The team said its concession stands, team stores ticket office and all other points-of-sale will feature cashless transactions.















