Retail Sales Reflect Consumer Pressures
A Commerce Dept. report shows anemic gains for October as gas prices, mortgage payments, and heating bills drag down purchases
Target’s Credit-Card Sale: Bad Timing?
The big-box retailer's credit-card biz has been a profit machine, but a deterioration in credit quality could greatly weaken a sale price
Fashion Week by the Numbers
New York City is currently awash with the couture elite. But what does such fabulousness cost? And is it worth it?
Personal Shoppers for the Holidays
Department stores such as Barneys, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's are offering their customers a personal, no-hassle shopping experience
Federated Gets a Markdown from Citigroup
The firm downgraded the department store chain's stock Dec. 1 following disappointing sales news
For Shopping Sites, Buyer Be Wary
Web services that offer price comparisons for popular items may accept pay for prime placement in the results rundown