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.
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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.
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.
Free Shipping Day Is Today: The 10 Best Deals You'll Find Online
Today is Free Shipping Day, and almost 1,600 retailers are offering shipping deals to online shoppers. It's also the last day they'll guarantee regular delivery by Christmas Eve. We asked the folks behind Free Shipping Day to share their 10 favorite deals of the day: Here are their choices.
How I Saved 50 Percent by Using Kmart as Its Own Showroom
The retail trend of showrooming is exemplified by the shopper who visits a store like Kmart to get a real-world look at a product, then goes online to buy it from a competing e-commerce site at a better price. But what if the Kmart competitor offering the best price is Kmart.com?
The 8 Hot Toys Your Kids Really Want This Holiday Season
While it's been a while since we've had a toy craze on the level of Furby or Tickle-Me-Elmo, there are certainly some in-demand toys this holiday season. Here are eight of the hottest -- the ones you should probably buy before it's too late, if it isn't already.
Black Friday 2012: Reports From the Holiday Season Kickoff
DailyFinance's Matt Brownell is covering the Black Friday holiday shopping kickoff, starting Thursday evening. This article will be updated periodically with fresh details from across the country. And if you've got pictures or stories of your own shopping experiences, pass them along for us to share.
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.
Walmart's Thanksgiving Opening May Add Nothing to Bottom Line
Walmart's plan to open for business at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving with doorbuster Black Friday deals is forcing other retailers to follow suit. This shift may or may not prove a winner with shoppers, but it's already upsetting retail workers -- and it may not even make a difference in boosting sales.
Black Friday Sales: Your Big Guide to Deals, Stores and Times
Black Friday sales circulars for several major retailers are already out online, and the deals look tempting. And at some chains, you won't even have to wait until Friday. We'll update as we learn more, but here's the scoop on the deals and sale times that we know so far.
Walmart's Black Friday 2012 Will Start at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving
Black Friday sales have been starting earlier and earlier, and now, Walmart is pushing the retail craziness even further: It will open its doors at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, before the evening's football game between the Jets and the Patriots even kicks off.
Toys R Us Waives Fee for Layaway Program
Toys R Us is making it easier for shoppers to use its layaway program ahead of the crucial holiday season, waiving its service fee and minimum purchase requirement beginning Tuesday.
Sears to Spin Off Hometown, Outlet Stores
Sears is moving forward with plans to spin off its Hometown and Outlet stores as well as some hardware stores into a separate publicly traded company. Sears, which also owns Kmart, has looked at spinoffs and real estate sales to restore profitability and boost shareholder confidence.