Sears' bankruptcy may power Craftsman sales, Stanley Black & Decker says
The tool maker accelerated its plans to hit $1 billion in Craftsman sales.
Topshop's Philip Green named as harassment-claim businessman
A British politician has used Parliament's free-speech guarantee to name a prominent businessman who is accused of sexual harassment and secured a court order barring the media from revealing his identity.
US Postal Service price hikes could cost Amazon $1B, firm says
Earlier this month, the U.S. Postal Service proposed increases of roughly 9 percent to 12 percent on certain shipments.
Sears suppliers haunted by ghost of Toys R Us
The ghost of Toys R Us is haunting Sears suppliers.
Return of retail? Healthy US economy boosts sector outlook
E-commerce still only makes up about 15 percent of overall U.S. retail sales.
London court clears way for tycoon's extradition to Croatia
A London court has agreed to extradite the founder of an indebted Croatia-based food and retail company who is the country's most-wanted fugitive.
UPS preparing to deliver 800 million holiday packages
The shipping giant is hiring 100,000 seasonal employees and increasing capacity to handle the volume.
Target offers two-day shipping with no minimums for holiday
Target will be offering two-day shipping with no minimum purchase this holiday, raising the stakes in the delivery wars during the busiest shopping season of the year.
Looking for a holiday season job? These companies are hiring
These companies have already announced their holiday hiring plans.
McDonald's shares jump on strong 3Q numbers
McDonald's is putting up positive same-store sales growth for the 13th consecutive quarter and it's topped Wall Street profit and revenue expectations for the third quarter.
Uber Eats expanding to cover 70% of US population
The growth will be achieved by the end of 2018.
Toy manufacturers having fun with Halloween
Halloween toys
Starbucks unveils US ‘signing location’ for deaf customers
The new “signing store” is located in Washington, D.C.
Pilot Flying J ex-pres wants Christmas at home before prison
The former president of the largest U.S. fuel retailer wants to spend the winter holidays at home before reporting to prison for his role in a scheme to defraud trucking companies.
Walmart to expand two-day shipping on 'millions' of items
The retailer is expanding free shipping on items ordered from its online marketplace.
Patagonia endorses Democrats Tester, Rosen in Senate races
Outdoor clothing giant Patagonia has jumped into two competitive Senate races, endorsing Democrats Jon Tester of Montana and Jacky Rosen of Nevada in what the company calls its first foray into elective politics.
California rolling forward with pot delivery regulations
California is moving a step closer to allowing marijuana deliveries in communities that have banned retail sales.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
U.S. stocks gave up an early rally Friday and struggled to another mixed finish as investors continued sell former favorites like retailers.
Markets Right Now: US stock indexes end a bumpy week mixed
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Maryland asks Supreme Court to uphold law on drug pricing
Maryland is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold its first-in-the-nation law against pharmaceutical price gouging.













