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The retailer is soft-launching some of its home shops—in-store boutiques for furnishings from designers such as Jonathan Adler and Michael Graves—hoping that they will help spur plummeting sales. The Street will be watching.
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Technical analyst JC O'Hara sees bullish signals on Wal-Mart's stock charts, but fundamental analyst Jeff Kilburg thinks Amazon.com's shares will be victorious. (3:15)
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Wal-Mart Stores announced on Tuesday it will begin testing a new in-store locker system that will allow a customer to select an item online, ship it for free to a locker at her local store, and pick it up at her convenience.
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In the midst of two retail turnaround attempts, Best Buy stock has nearly doubled while J.C. Penney's stock has crumbled. But only one company seems to be showing turnaround progress, analysts told CNBC.
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The battle over a minimum-wage increase has begun, and small employers on both sides have entered the debate.
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U.S. soda consumption fell last year for the eighth-straight year, dipping to levels not seen since the Clinton administration, according to new beverage statistics.
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Just browsing? That'll cost you at some retailers. These fees are the latest company tactic in the fights against counterfeiting and "showrooming."
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Andy Dunn, Bonobos co-founder & CEO, explains how his "bagless" shopping experience could become a model for the way customers shop in the future.
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While Best Buy is bouncing back, JP Penney is not. Anthony Chukumba, BB&T Capital Markets; and Rick Snyder, Maxim Group, discuss what JCP needs to make a turnaround.
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The government says big pharma should not be allowed to pay generic drug makers to let them keep their costly branded drugs on the market longer, reports CNBC's Bertha Coombs.
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Best Buy said its founder Richard Schulze is coming back to the company as chairman emeritus.
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Consumers are buying more phone and tablet accessories online. Chet Pipkin, Belkin CEO, discusses how this could impact his business.
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The beer business puts up some big numbers, a brewery's annual release is so bright it created sunglasses and one of rock's best known songs becomes a Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Dollar General posted a higher quarterly profit on Monday as increased sales of food and other basics helped drive growth despite consumers' concerns about the economy.
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The higher payroll tax and rising gas prices are prompting consumers to dine out less. But could tax refunds in the mail bring relief to the sector?
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California Pizza Kitchen, the chain that brought you Brussels sprouts and bacon pizza, is now getting creative with its beverage menu.
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As the broader market hovers near all-time highs, there are a slew of sport stocks that aren't close to their own highs. CNBC's Brian Shactman offers insight.
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A look at which retailers are best suited for your portfolio, with Stacey Widlitz, S.W. Retail Advisors.
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The stock is trading sharply higher after reporting a third quarter earnings beat, reports CNBC's Brian Shactman.
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Nike beat on earnings Thursday and said future demand for its apparel and shoes rose. Shares rose after-hours.
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Lululemon Athletica on Thursday said it could see a $40 million loss in profit for the year due to a recent decision to recall defective workout pants from its stores.
Consumer Nation
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Thee retailer is soft-launching some of its home shops, which CEO Ron Johnson had called "pivotal" to its turnaround.
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We're out to find the most-loved beer label. Round one votes are final. Cast your vote for the next!
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Last year was a tough one for JC Penney, and now CEO Ron Johnson and other C-suiters are feeling the hit in their paychecks.