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Consumers can't live without their smartphones, but there's a reason why mobile devices haven't supplanted PCs for e-purchases.

Las Vegas Sands will tap the star power of David Beckham to boost growth and develop dining, retail and leisure concepts in the Far East.

You could purchase pretty much anything you want while laying down with your laptop open.

Numerous retailers are offering serious Black Friday price cuts on tons of menswear items.

As more retailers extend their Black Friday store hours to include Thanksgiving Day, some analysts weigh in to explain why shopping on Turkey Day is here to stay.

Frozen turkey prices have reached lows not seen in recent memory, which means large holiday season discounts.

Africa’s largest economy slowed more than analysts expected, amid labor strikes and a crippling power crisis.

Israel-based PrimeSense made a name for itself on the Kinect, but Apple plans to use the firm's 3D tech to strengthen its product portfolio.

Americans are well on their way to purchasing $30 billion worth of gift cards this year. But exactly how will that money be spent?

Amazon's workers in Germany are demanding better pay, and it isn’t the first time they've gone on strike there.

A key question is whether wage growth will increase to propel sales higher on a sustained basis.

Digital platforms represent both dangers and opportunities for U.S. retailers, even as broader consumer sentiment appears mediocre.

Which city has the world's highest rents for retail? The answer is illuminating.

The U.S. Postal Service lost $5 billion in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, as First-Class Mail continued to decline.

Boycott efforts are underway to stop companies like Wal-Mart, Target and Macy’s from offering Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving.

E-commerce strategists are optimistic about what sales thus far indicate about the imminent holiday sales rush.

The Oklahoma retailer opposes Obamacare on religious grounds, but it also pays a higher starting wage for the same reason.

Commodity markets, manufacturing, and retail sales all show signs of strength despite the shutdown.

U.S. retailers will lose out on about $1 billion in holiday spending, as shoppers plan to spend less on candy.

The world’s largest online retailer surprised Wall Street with revenue growth, while keeping its losses in line.

Microsoft, Amazon and Zynga report earnings after the closing bell on Thursday.