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• Northeast Cold Snap Takes Bite Out of Retail Sales Monday, 29 Apr 2013 | 11:33 AM ET

  

  Cooler than usual weather is taking a bite out of retail sales in the Northeast. The situation could impact first quarter margins – when retailers report quarterly earnings.

• JC Penney Jumps on News Soros Owns 7.9% Stake Thursday, 25 Apr 2013 | 5:51 PM ET

  

  Shares of beleaguered retailer JC Penney rose more than 7 percent in after-hours trading on Thursday after billionaire financier George Soros disclosed a 7.9-percent stake.

• UPDATE 1-Bangladesh building tragedy down to West's cost squeeze -NGOs Thursday, 25 Apr 2013 | 4:52 PM ET

  LONDON, April 25- Major western clothing retailers squeezing Asian suppliers and a flawed approach to ensuring even basic working standards are fuelling conditions for tragedies like the latest factory collapse in Bangladesh, NGOs said on Thursday.

• Bangladesh building tragedy down to West's cost squeeze -NGOs Thursday, 25 Apr 2013 | 9:43 AM ET

  LONDON, April 25- Major western clothing retailers squeezing Asian suppliers and a flawed approach to ensuring even basic working standards are fuelling conditions for tragedies like the latest factory collapse in Bangladesh, NGOs said on Thursday.

• WRAPUP 3-Many trapped in Bangladesh building rubble as toll climbs to 187 Thursday, 25 Apr 2013 | 5:27 AM ET

  *Canada's Loblaw, UK's Primark say their garment suppliers at site. DHAKA, April 25- Survivors from a building that collapsed in Bangladesh killing at least 187 mainly women workers described hearing a deafening crack before the complex housing factories supplying Western clothes retailers crashed down in a matter of seconds.

• WRAPUP 2-Many trapped in Bangladesh building as toll climbs to 175 Thursday, 25 Apr 2013 | 2:45 AM ET

  *Canada's Loblaw, UK's Primark say their garment suppliers at site. DHAKA, April 25- At least 175 mainly women workers were killed in a Bangladesh building collapse and rescuers searching for survivors said on Thursday that many more were trapped in the rubble of a complex that housed factories supplying Western clothes retailers.

• Ralph Lauren Pays to Settle Bribe Charges in Argentina Monday, 22 Apr 2013 | 10:56 AM ET

  

  Ralph Lauren will pay more than $1.6 million to settle a criminal and civil investigation into allegations that one of its subsidiaries bribed government officials in Argentina.

• UPDATE 1-Ralph Lauren to pay $1.6 mln to resolve Argentine bribery case Monday, 22 Apr 2013 | 10:52 AM ET

  WASHINGTON, April 22- Clothing retailer Ralph Lauren Corp will pay more than $1.6 million to settle a criminal and civil investigation of allegations that one of its subsidiaries bribed government officials in Argentina.

• Hermes Profit Beats on Ready-to-Wear Fashion Monday, 22 Apr 2013 | 4:01 AM ET

  

  French luxury goods maker Hermes posted first-quarter sales ahead of forecasts, driven by strong demand for its silks, accessories and ready-to-wear.

• Thatcher Handbag Sales Soar Thursday, 18 Apr 2013 | 11:06 AM ET

  

  While Britain paid its respects to former PM Margaret Thatcher, the market is still feeling the force of her economic impact.

• Here Are Retail Stocks Worth Shopping For: Pro Monday, 15 Apr 2013 | 1:17 PM ET

  

  Despite signs the consumer may be starting to pull back, discount stores and home retailers remain attractive investment opportunities, says one analyst.

• JCP Allowed to Sell Some Martha Products for Now Friday, 12 Apr 2013 | 12:00 PM ET

  

  In the latest twist of the courtroom battle between Macy's, J.C. Penney and Martha Stewart's company, the judge says that J.C. Penney will be allowed for now to sell some Stewart products. Still, Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren said he plans to appeal if his company ultimately loses in court.

• Stock in 60 Seconds: Fast Retailing  Thursday, 11 Apr 2013 | 11:13 PM ET

  

  CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar looks at shares of Fast Retailing in the daily 'Stock in 60' segment, which swung heavily after releasing Q2 operating profits that missed expectations.

• Martha Stewart Loses Bid to Dismiss Macy's Claim Thursday, 11 Apr 2013 | 4:03 PM ET

  

  Martha Stewart's company lost a bid to dismiss a claim by Macy's that it violated their contract when it designed certain products for JC Penney.

• Should Investors Exit JC Penney Stock?  Thursday, 11 Apr 2013 | 12:27 PM ET

  

  The FMHR pros reveal the top three trades of the day. And, Kimberly Greenberger, Morgan Stanley, is negative on the retail space for now.

• Three More Ex-Apple Execs Out at JC Penney: Report Thursday, 11 Apr 2013 | 7:32 AM ET

  

  Three more top executives at J.C. Penney have left the ailing retailer, the New York Post reported, following the ouster of Chief Executive Ron Johnson.

• M&S Results: Bad Management or Tough Times?  Thursday, 11 Apr 2013 | 2:00 AM ET

  

  Anthony Fry, chairman of Espirito Santo Investment Bank, debates whether Marks and Spencer's poor results are reflective of the pressure on the high street or poor management in the company.

• Ian Poulter: I’m Taking This to My Grave  Wednesday, 10 Apr 2013 | 8:48 AM ET

  

  English pro golfer Ian Poulter discusses his quest to win the 2013 Masters Tournament and capture the "green jacket." Only one Englishman has ever won at Augusta: Nick Faldo, three times.

• Johnson's Big JC Penney Loss  Tuesday, 9 Apr 2013 | 1:00 PM ET

  

  Shareholders lost 51 percent during former JC Penney CEO Ron Johnson's stewardship, reports CNBC's Courtney Reagan. A look at what it cost Johnson himself. George Bradt, PrimeGenesis, and Charles Elson, University of Delaware professor, weigh in.

• Hong Kong shares to start flat, local property developers fall Sunday, 7 Apr 2013 | 9:24 PM ET

  HONG KONG, April 8- Hong Kong shares were set to start flat on Monday, as strength in Chinese footwear retailer Belle International offset weakness in local property developers after weekend sales volumes disappointed. The Hang Seng Index was set to open flat at 21,733.8.