Retail

Macy's is raising its annual profit forecast as the department store reported an unexpected increase in a key sales measure.

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Home Depot boosted its annual outlook, and experts say it's a good sign for the housing market.

Kroger will start to sell some of its products to Chinese shoppers through a website owned by internet giant Alibaba, the latest move by the supermarket chain to boost its digital business.

U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday as banks, retailers, and smaller companies jumped.

Stocks that moved substantially or added heavily on Tuesday: Tapestry Inc., up $5.70 to $53.16

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

The former president of the nation's largest fuel retailer has been given a delay in sentencing for his conviction in a scheme to defraud trucking companies.

The policy change stems from a dispute over fees charged by the bank.

The fast-food restaurant chain will update self-order kiosks, among other changes.

Home Depot is roaring back from a slow start to the year, topping all expectations and raising its revenue and profit projections for the year.

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street declined and Turkey's currency crisis fed fears about emerging markets.

Stocks are rebounding on Wall Street in early trading Monday, led by gains in technology and health care companies and retailers.

Amazon is foremost among e-commerce retailers that have experienced strong growth in recent years.

The company is turning its attention to more profitable brands like The North Face.