retailing

In the recession that has robbed retailers of profits and growth, J.Crew has somehow managed to shine -- in the latest third quarter, the store's revenue was up 14%. According to a recent article in Forbes Woman, J.Crew's success can be boiled down to one simple secret: it makes clothes women...

Part of the Wal-Mart (WMT) legacy is that it moves into regions with its huge stores and uses low pricing to push local retailers out of the market. This may give consumers more buying power, but it has caused many local communities to resent the effects of Wal-Mart on mom-and-pop stores. Wal-Mart...

C'mon parents, say it with me: "No." "No you may not." And again, with finality this time, but as calmly as you can: "NO!" Deep breath. "No you may not have toys, junk food and soda."If you're a Walmart shopper, you'll have to do extra reps of the "no" practice now, as the mega-retailer has made an...