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Holiday Shoppers’ Fast Start

Retailers attracted 147 million shoppers over Thanksgiving weekend, up 4.8% from last year, according to the National Retail Federation

The ‘Mother of All Tax Bills’

Democrat Charles Rangel proposes elimination of the alternative minimum tax and an overhaul of corporate taxes, pitting businesses against one another

Wal-Mart: A Snap Inspection

The retailer's customer service scores low on our three-store visit. Says one worker: "If Wal-Mart doesn't care for me, why should I care?"

China Rushes Upmarket

In the face of scandals, Beijing shifts incentives to higher-quality exports

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What? No Espresso Machine?

College gear is getting more complicated, and the back-to-school season appears recession-proof

E-Tailers’ Happy Holidays

Online retailers are cleaning up this season by giving consumers maximum control over their shopping

E-Tailers’ Holiday Edge: Better Service

Online retailers are cleaning up this season by giving consumers maximum control over their shopping

Staples Makes Selling Look Easy

The big, red "easy" button isn't just an ad gimmick. It's a key sales strategy that is reaping rewards for the office-supplies retailer

Federated Gets a Markdown from Citigroup

The firm downgraded the department store chain's stock Dec. 1 following disappointing sales news

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Retailers War Over Flat-Panel TVs

Wal-Mart and other retailers are using aggressive pricing and other tactics to lure buyers. S&P says the battle plan won't work for all