Consumers gave some of the nation's retailers a little relief in April after months of dismal sales, gravitating toward less-expensive discounters and wholesale clubs but generally still shying away from stores selling clothes and other non-necessities. ...more

May 9, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, announced Monday that it would expand its discounted prescription drug program to offer 90-day supplies for $10 and add several women's medications at a discount. It also said it would lower the price of more than 1,000 over-the-counter drugs. ...more

May 6, 2008

Retailers from Wal-Mart to RadioShack Corp. are offering special discounts to draw in consumers and persuade them to spend some or all of their economic stimulus checks, the first wave of which were deposited into bank accounts this week. ...more

May 3, 2008

Defying the gloom that many retailers are feeling, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. expects a more profitable year selling to penny-pinching shoppers after its renewed focus on low prices paid off during the holidays with a 4 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit. ...more

February 20, 2008

More than four years in the making, the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Hudson will be ready to open its doors to customers March 7. ...more

February 18, 2008

After facing recall after recall of millions of Chinese-made items, the nation's biggest toy sellers are imposing stricter measures on their suppliers - including tougher standards for lead content - to get ahead of expected new federal legislation. ...more

February 16, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s renewed focus on low prices amid a slowing U.S. economy may have revived sales at the world's largest retailer. ...more

February 16, 2008

More than four years in the making, the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Hudson is finally ready to open its doors to customers March 7. Beacon Woods residents will get a sneak peak on Feb. 20 of their new neighbor. ...more

February 16, 2008

If you're never quite sure if the ads for popular beauty products can be believed or not, relax. Our 4you Beauty Board has some veteran testers onboard, ready to try the latest and greatest when it comes to all things beauty. We'll share what worked and what bombed in the hopes of making life a little easier for you. ...more

February 8, 2008

Here's a sign of how shaky the economy has become: Wal-Mart says its shoppers are redeeming their holiday gift cards for basic items - pasta sauce, diapers, laundry detergent - instead of iPods or DVDs. ...more

February 7, 2008