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Trendy CBD rocks retail world, but does it work?

NEW YORK – It’s showing up in everything from skin creams to bath balms to dog treats – an elixir that can supposedly reduce anxiety and help you sleep. The ingredient? CBD, or ...

Retailers realize smartphone is future of store experience

Retailers realize smartphone is future of store experience

Holiday season is off to a strong start, says retail group

NEW YORK – The holiday shopping season has gotten off to a “very strong” start, according to the largest U.S. retail trade group. The National Retail Federation said Tuesday that ...

Holiday sales expected to grow in a strong economy

NEW YORK – The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, says it expects sales in November and December to rise between 4.3 percent and 4.8 percent to $717.45 bill...

Retailers raise game on back-to-school supplies

NEW YORK – The microwave ate my homework? Reusable notebooks where writing disappears with heat are among the basic school supplies raising their game against gadgets like iPads. ...

Department stores making themselves over in beauty battle

Discounters like Target intensifying battle

Walmart offers employees new perk: cheap access to college

NEW YORK – Walmart is offering its employees a new perk: affordable access to a college degree. America’s largest private employer, which in the past has helped its workers get th...

Walmart offers employees new perk: cheap access to college

NEW YORK – Walmart is offering its employees a new perk: affordable access to a college degree. America’s largest private employer, which in the past has helped its workers get th...

Walmart to launch new online home shopping experience

Company trying to combat rival Amazon

Shoppers fixated with discounts pose big worry for stores

More and more customers turning to internet to shop

Wal-Mart works to close gap between itself and Amazon

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Even after an online spending spree, it may be hard for Wal-Mart to escape the Amazon in the room. Wal-Mart’s acquisition of Jet.com and brands that appeal to youn...

Woe for stores as shoppers look elsewhere for inspiration

NEW YORK – Erica Dao used to shop at malls once a month, looking in stores and seeing what the mannequins displayed. Now, she mainly looks for inspiration on social media. “I disc...