With new options and conveniences, there’s never been a better time for shoppers. As for workers ... well, not always. The retail industry is being radically...
NEW YORK: Walmart is diving into voice-activated shopping. But unlike online leader Amazon, it’s not doing it alone. The world’s largest retailer said...
NEW YORK: Pillows that track your snoozing patterns? A bed that adjusts based on how much you twist and turn? Companies are adding more technology into their...
NEW YORK: It’s the time of year for what can be a dreaded expedition: Buying a swimsuit. But for women looking for a shopping experience that includes...
NEW YORK: Sears, once the monolith of American retail, says that there is “substantial doubt” that it will be able to keep its doors open. Company shares,...
LAS VEGAS: Tomorrow’s retail stores want to take a page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology – everything from helpful robots...
NEW YORK: As the 2016 holiday shopping season kicks off, the trends to watch for include some that are a bit wacky. HOT TOYS This year’s “it” toy: Hatchimals....
NEW YORK: The reopening of the World Trade Center mall Tuesday, is expected to help transform downtown Manhattan shopping and illustrate how much progress has...
NEW YORK: Ralph Lauren is handing off his title as CEO of the fashion and home decor empire that he founded nearly 50 years ago. The New York-based company...
NEW YORK: The mannequin is getting a much-needed makeover. Stores in the U.S. are using more realistic versions of the usually tall, thin, faceless mannequins...
NEW YORK: Sex toys. French films. Star Wars action figures. Erotic photos. What do these things have in common? They’re the gifts that keep on giving – about...
NEW YORK: The building collapse in Bangladesh that killed hundreds of clothing factory workers last week put a spotlight on the sobering fact that people in...
NEW YORK: Ka-ching! The cash register may be on its final sale. Stores across the U.S. are ditching the old-fashioned, clunky machines and having salespeople...
This holiday season you’re more than likely to spot singer Jennifer Lopez, pop icon Madonna or reality TV star Kim Kardashian in any number of stores....
NEW YORK: Juliet Sandler dresses in the latest $650 dresses and $400 shoes from Parisian fashion house Lanvin. Juliet is 3. Her mother, Dara Sandler, says she...