P&G Brings Back Lafley; Google Faces New Antitrust Probe
P&G is bringing back A.G. Lafley as president and CEO, while Google reportedly is facing a new investigation into its dominance of Internet ads.
Sears
Sears Posts Bigger-Than-Expected Loss, Blames the Weather
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a steeper-than-expected loss for its first quarter with the beleaguered retailer blaming a cooler spring for falling sales.
Can't Afford That New Fridge? Sears Will Let You Lease-to-Own
If you need to make a big purchase and can't wait for layaway, Sears is introducing a lease-to-own option for appliances, furniture and other large items.
Buyer Beware: Your Sears Purchase May Not Really Be From Sears
Retailers like Amazon, Sears and Walmart now have marketplaces that offer merchandise from other sellers, but the experience is leaving some shoppers confused and unsatisfied.
Retailers Find Bangladesh Factories Still Make Sense
Despite a series of accidents that have killed hundreds of people in recent months, dozens of major retailers and apparel makers continue to operate in Bangladesh.
Sears 4Q Loss Narrows as Co. Reduces Expenses
Sears posted a smaller loss in the fourth quarter as it reduced its inventory and expenses while sales at its namesake stores rose slightly. The company that also owns the Kmart store chain lost $489 million, or $4.61 per share, for the period ended Feb. 2.
The 8 Retailers That Will Close the Most Stores in 2013
After years in an unsteady economic climate, being battered by e-commerce on one hand and more effective bricks-and-mortar competitors on the other, these eight chains need the relief that shrinking can provide. And this year, that's exactly what they'll get.
The Best (Not-MLK) Sales This Weekend
Retailers tend to shy away from running big promotions associated with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. But it's still a long weekend, and people like to use their day off to shop. Here are a few of the weekend's best deals.
The 10 Most Hated Companies in America
Botched product launches, plunging stock values, massive layoffs, unhappy workers and poor customer service: These are just some of the woes that can win a business a spot on the 24/7 Wall St. list of the 10 most hated companies in America.
Big Retailers Fined for Pushing Phony Bamboo Fabrics
Macy's, Amazon and Sears have all agreed to fork over hundreds of thousands of dollars each in fines after the Federal Trade Commission busted them for passing off Rayon fabrics as genuine, environmentally friendly bamboo.
Unwanted Gifts? Your Guide to Post-Christmas Returns
If Santa brought you a bunch of stuff you don't want this Christmas, you're probably itching to get to the store with the gift receipt and return it. To keep hassle to a minimum, follow these expert tips.
Five Big Surprises from Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the two most heavily hyped shopping days of the season, are behind us: Online retail sales were fantastic, and Amazon and Walmart had nice weekends. But anyone could have predicted that. Here are a few results of the big shopping weekend you probably didn't see coming.
Wall Street Watch: Waiting for All Week for Black Friday Numbers
Investors know that it will be a week of heavy eating and light trading. The market is closed on Thanksgiving, and will close early on Friday. However, it won't be a light week for retail, so the Black Friday and Cyber Monday results will be top of mind for the market-minded.
Target Responds to Backlash Over Thanksgiving Night Opening
Target is pushing back against complaints that its 9 p.m. Thanksgiving opening is ruining the holiday for its employees. It's hardly the only retailer making the move, an online petition singling out Target at Change.org had 228,000 signatures as of Friday morning.