FedEx quarterly profit misses Wall Street estimate
Employee compensation and other expenses weighed on margins.
How retailers can weatherize business
Managing the impact of weather on business
Should Amazon split into two companies?
One analyst says the president is “obsessed” with the company.
Amazon cracking down on employees leaking data for bribes
The retail giant is investigating whether employees are taking bribes to leak data.
Rich sales for 'Crazy Rich Asians' books
"Crazy Rich Asians" isn't just a hit at the box office.
Needle-in-strawberry scare spreads across Australia
Public fears about sewing needles concealed inside strawberries on supermarket shelves have spread across Australia and New Zealand as growers turn to metal detectors and the Australian government launches an investigation to restore public confidence in the popular fruit.
Amazon launches 'Amazon Storefronts' for American-owned businesses
Customers can shop exclusively from U.S. small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon.
Amazon launches small business shop
Amazon wants you to shop small.
Amazon adds another business worth $10 billion per year
The king of online commerce enters the business-to-business variety.
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___ Apple, Firefox tools aim to thwart Facebook, Google tracking NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook and other companies routinely track your online surfing habits to better target ads at you.
Henri Bendel is going out of business after 123 years
The luxury brand said sluggish sales lead to its demise.
Hurricane Florence has forced these businesses to halt operations
Volvo, CVS Pharmacy and Novartis are among the companies that closed locations because of the Category 1 hurricane.
Nike hits all-time high after Kaepernick ad backlash
Nike’s decision to feature Kaepernick in the campaign, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of its “Just Do It” slogan, drew a mixed reaction on social media.
Markets Right Now: Banks lead US stocks higher at midday
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US stock indexes turn lower on renewed trade concerns
U.S. stocks are little changed Friday morning as banks climb but retailers and big-dividend stocks slide.
Henri Bendel, 123-year-old luxury retailer, closes the doors
The luxury retailer Henri Bendel, which opened its doors in New York's Greenwich Village at the end of the 19th century, is closing.
US retail sales rise 0.1 percent, weakest gain in 6 months, as auto and clothing sales fall
US retail sales rise 0.1 percent, weakest gain in 6 months, as auto and clothing sales fall.
China factory output holds up in August, investment weakens
Government data show Chinese factory output held up in August but investment weakened, adding to challenges for communist leaders in the midst of a tariff battle with Washington.
Nike CEO criticizes Oregon proposal to eliminate sanctuary law
Nike has found itself into another political controversy with its CEO taking a public stance in the debate over sanctuary laws.
Nike CEO Mark Parker opposes sanctuary law repeal
Nike CEO Mark Parker opposes sanctuary law repeal













