Max Azria

For years, Walmart has been out to prove it could provide some substance for stylish wardrobes, but shoppers didn't buy the idea of fashion from the retail giant. No shock, its high hopes to emulate Target's "cheap chic" reputation have failed: Walmart's shutting down its Manhattan apparel office.

Whenever the issue of crisis public relations comes up, the name Tylenol immediately comes to mind. In 1982, seven Tylenol users in the Chicago area died after taking Tylenol capsules that had been laced with potassium cyanide. Within a week of the first death, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) --...

As Daily Finance's Alex Salkever recently reported, Wal-Mart, America's largest retailer, has launched an extensive eco-labeling initiative. The new green tag program will calculate the environmental cost of producing, packaging, and selling each item. These eco-scores will then be prominently...

For years, Wal-Mart has become the go-to whipping boy for people looking to criticize capitalism.Whether the focus has been on the chain's often-tacky merchandise, its tendency to stock its shelves with Chinese-made products, or its occasionally deplorable employee relations, Wal-Mart has been an...

Miley Cyrus's clothing line for Wal-Mart marks what's probably the biggest fashion coup for the mega-chain since the Olsen twins hawked gemstone earrings and sparkly lip glosses there. Because at Wal-Mart, fashion isn't actually about fashion -- it's about fame.It's always aimed for A-listers who...

On Wednesday, Wal-Mart (WMT) paired a trendy singer with a trendy couture designer as it announced the introduction of Miley Cyrus/Max Azria. Arriving in August, the line will include pants, tops, graphic Ts, shoes, and accessories. All items will be priced under $20. Cyrus, known for her...