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The retail sales rise was the highest since Sept. - suggesting that the world's No. 1 economy ended 2012 with more of a bang than a whimper.

Best Buy saw negative growth in sales over the recently ended holiday sales season, but the bleeding was less than expected.

Seven years and five CEOs later, Sears and Kmart aren't getting any better. And the man blamed for the problems is now at the helm.

Sales of electronics, clothing, jewelry and home goods in the two months to Christmas increased by a tad 0.7 percent.

Holiday sales are a crucial indicator of the economy's strength. And an early indicator is lowering the odds for a happy new year.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) said its new retail store network was a holiday success; the company plans to open six more soon.

Japan’s business conditions in the manufacturing sector continue to falter as the weak global economic situation is affecting its economy.

U.S. retail spending rose less than expected last month and stayed at roughly the same level it has been at since September.

Is it a hit? Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) boosted production of its $499 Surface tablet, rival to the iPad from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).

It seems the “Fifty Shades of Grey” phenomenon is having an effect on gift buying this holiday season.

Opponents of foreign big-box retail in India claim Wal-Mart's engagement with Capitol Hill amounts to corruption.

India's parliament backed premier Singh's move to let states decide whether to allow transnational retail companies into their markets.

Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), the No. 1 search engine, seems to be the winner in 2012 cybershopping gains, said Eric Best, Mercent CEO.

The Monday after Thanksgiving might be the biggest day for online shopping, but the second Monday in December is right behind it.

A new report published by the MPAA shows the economic impact of New York state's popular tax incentive program for film and TV producers.

Is anything left to buy now that NCR Corp. NYSE: NCR) has agreed to acquire Israel's Retalix (Nasdaq: RTLX)?

Larger retailers have seen robust sales growth this past year, but for smaller job creators, the post-recession rebound may have ended.

Japan’s retail sales fell in October compared to those in the same month last year, indicating a faltering consumer spending which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity.

Minister says gov't has the votes to prevent a showdown on allowing the likes of Wal-Mart and IKEA into subcontinent.

Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) sold $3 billion in bonds at very low rates for what it termed “general corporate purposes.”

Holiday decorations in a store might smell like pine or cloves to you, but for shop owners they have the distinct aroma of cash.