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Announcements made late Wednesday and early Thursday revealed that three large companies -- Wendy's, Costco, and Bank of New York Mellon -- are losing their CEOs. And while the first two cases sound like they'll result in smooth transitions, the third comes as something of a shock.

Reading Keith Richard's much-praised autobiography "Life," and at the same time thinking about corporate leadership, the author came to a startling conclusion. Richards the retirement-shunning rocker and Costco CEO and founder Jim Singeal have an essential trait in common. Authenticity: the drive that can't be faked.

July retail sales were solid, with Costco, Macy's, JC Penney, Nordstron and Saks Fifth Avenue all beating expectations. Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, the retail consultancy, says we could be having the best back-to-school selling season since 2006.

Retail stocks surged Thursday, as June same-store sales sparked investor euphoria. The jump probably stood out even more sharply against a still-tough economy for many U.S. consumers. However, if this sudden elation has you thinking about snapping up retail shares yourself, make sure you shop with more than a little caution.

What could computers, greeting cards and signature tees possibly have in common? Seems the stores that sell them -- Apple Store, Hallmark and Polo Ralph Lauren -- are three of the 14 brick-and-mortar stores that ranked among the 100 top-performing brands for customer experience in the Nunwood...

So you're planning to pop the question and you've set aside a cool million for your honey's diamond ring -- but you still want to get the most sparkle for your buck. Look no further than...Costco. Yes, the warehouse club known for its bulk bargains on everything from toilet paper to T-bone steak...

Keeping track of the latest product and food recalls can be a challenge, so Consumer Ally has collected them in one place for you to check each week. Here is this week's roundup: Jennie-O Turkey Store recalled 54,960 pounds of ground turkey burgers sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide after...

Costco recalled about 19,000 Active Leisure folding canopy tents because they don't meet flammability claims on the label, creating a fire hazard, the company said. The retailer recalled the tents in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall was announced by Costco....

Jennie-O Turkey Store recalled 54,960 pounds of ground turkey burgers sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide after the meat was linked to a salmonella outbreak in 10 states, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The agency said 12 people have been sickened by...

Men, who have endured slightly higher unemployment rates than women, have been taking on more of the household shopping, according to a recent report. The trend hasn't boded well for stores: On average, men spend less than women on each trip.