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Want to be an extra-generous Santa in 2010? Try buying the most expensive item at each of 12 popular U.S. retailers. According to an unscientific survey by 24/7 Wall St, that would set you back nearly $15 million (thanks mainly to a visit to Tiffany). But, wow, what goodies you'd be hauling down that chimney.

If you have a collection of old video games, iPods and other electronics that are collecting dust in your basement, you'll soon be able to take them to your local Target and trade them in for a Target gift card. The new Target Electronics Trade-In program has already launched in Northern California...

Dress Barn hopes to undergo an extreme makeover. The company is seeking shareholder approval to change its corporate name to Ascena Retail Group Inc., or Ascena, and to reorganize into a holding company. "The proposed change in structure and name should provide an image more closely aligned with...

Apple's iPhone 4 hit retail stores at last today, after much anticipation and excitement, driven by praise for Apple's latest smartphone from most technology reviewers and high expectations for another smash hit.

Consumers on the market for Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 4 can begin placing pre-orders at Best Buy and Radio Shack tomorrow, on Tuesday, June 15th, the companies said Monday. The new phone will officially hit stores on June 24th.

For the first time, consumers don't need to camp out at an Apple or AT&T store to get an iPhone. Walmart will be selling Apple's new iPhone 4 when it launches June 24 and Radio Shack has announced on its Twitter account that some of its stores will be taking pre-orders for the new iPhone 4...

Focusing on cell phones seems to be paying off for RadioShack. The electronics retailer's first-quarter profit rose 16%, thanks to sales of handsets and prepaid wireless services. But the report probably won't quiet the takeover speculation of recent weeks.

Radio Shack has been the subject of much takeover speculation in recent weeks. Analysts expect small improvements when it reports on Monday, and some investors hope that will help the company find a buyer.

If the consumer electronics industry were an aging diva, it might be gazing into a mirror and declaring "I'm ready for my closeup." Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA and RadioShack are all vying for the media spotlight. And now there's news that RadioShack may be up for sale and Best Buy the rumored...

RadioShack has been the subject of buyout speculation in recent months. The latest comes from a report that the company has retained JP Morgan to explore strategic options, including a possible buyout. A deal could be worth as much as $3 billion.