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Holiday Shoppers’ Fast Start

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:01:00 +0000

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

Target: Cheap Chic Out of Style

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:51:00 +0000

The retailer missed quarterly forecasts due to soft sales of apparel and home goods as pinched consumers rejected higher-margin, designer offerings

Plucking the Fruits of Apple Accessories

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:48:00 +0000

Makers of cases and adapters must hustle when Steve Jobs unveils another new product. Still, the near-$1 billion market makes it worth the stress

Firefly Mobile: Calling All Tweens

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:12:00 +0000

Its kiddie cell phone was a smash. Can a version for older children compensate for a gruelling management shakeup?

The American Green House

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:03:00 +0000

Mass-market retailers are offering more eco-friendly home furnishings, but without industry standards it's hard to tell the green from the greenwashed

Grown-Ups: Embrace Your Inner Goblin

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:37:00 +0000

Retailers are expecting more than $5 billion in sales this Halloween—thanks in part to adult spending on high-end treats

Where Have All the Leaders Gone? (Part II)

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:53:00 +0000

Yes, there is a dearth of genuine leadership in business and politics. But there are examples we can look to for inspiration and guidance

Microsoft’s Jellyfish Buy Is No Stinger

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:01:00 +0000

Acquiring the shopping-and-auction service is the giant's latest bid to grab a bigger share of online ad dollars. Google has little to fear

Wal-Mart: A Snap Inspection

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:01:00 +0000

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?"

How Solid Is Your Brand?

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:21:00 +0000

Our columnist details the six key characteristics a well-positioned brand needs to possess