Holiday Shoppers’ Fast Start
Retailers attracted 147 million shoppers over Thanksgiving weekend, up 4.8% from last year, according to the National Retail Federation
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
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?"
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