(NEW YORK)Caught in the maelstrom of higher gas and food prices, Americans _ even more affluent ones _ are seeking shelter in wholesale clubs and discount apparel chains.READ MORE
(NEW YORK)Summary of April same-store sales results for apparel category store chains, with percentage increase or decrease over the same month last year. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 6 pctREAD MORE
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)Limited Brands Inc., which operates Victoria's Secret and other retail chains, said Thursday its same-store sales in the four-week period ended May 3 fell 5 percent, well more than...READ MORE
(NEW YORK)A woman sued Victoria's Secret on Monday, claiming the lingerie company's latest secret is that they stole her idea for a bra whose straps can be worn different ways.READ MORE
(NEW YORK)
Retailers on Thursday reported weak March same-store sales as expected, as consumers cut back on discretionary spending amid a difficult economy.
Analysts predicted weak results ...READ MORE
(WASHINGTON)
Consumer sentiment in April is expected to further weaken amid a sinking economic climate, according to an early reading for the month.
The preliminary Reuters/University of Mich...READ MORE