The American Red Cross can continue to use its iconic emblem, a federal judge ruled on Thursday, in a case that pitted Johnson & Johnson <JNJ.N> against the humanitarian organization and four of its licensees.

By Leslie Gevirtz

Shares of broadline retailers closed up on Wednesday after Macy's reported a first-quarter loss, but stood by its full-year forecast.

The nation's biggest toy sellers are requiring their suppliers to meet new standards that limit the amount of lead and other metals and compounds in toys and children's products, getting ahead of federal legislation.

Shares of some broadline retailers and department stores rose in morning trading Wednesday after Macy's Inc. reported a first-quarter loss, but stood by its full year forecast.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc <WMT.N> said on Tuesday that quarterly profit rose 7 percent as discounts drew in bargain-hunting U.S. shoppers, but its shares fell after the world's largest retailer issued a cautious outlook for the current period.

By Nicole Maestri

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc <WMT.N>, the world's largest retailer, reported higher quarterly profit on Tuesday as discounts drew U.S. shoppers looking for bargains on necessities like food and pharmacy items.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc <WMT.N>, the world's largest retailer, reported higher quarterly profit on Tuesday as discounts drew U.S. shoppers looking for bargains on necessities like food and pharmacy items.

Shares of some broadline retailers and department stores rose on Monday, following the broader market up as a drop in the price of crude oil eased investor concerns about rising inflation.

After slashing inventory and cutting expenses, the retail industry is still bracing for the largest overall quarterly profit decline in at least nine years when merchants report their first-quarter earnings this week.

After slashing inventory and cutting expenses, the retail industry is still bracing for the largest overall quarterly profit decline in at least nine years when merchants report their first-quarter earnings this week.

Caught in the maelstrom of higher gas and food prices, Americans — even more affluent ones — are seeking shelter in wholesale clubs and discount apparel chains.

Summary of April same-store sales results for discount category store chains, with percentage increase or decrease over the same month last year.

Retail sales rebounded in April after the worst March in 13 years, as warmer weather boosted demand for spring and summer apparel, while most discounters shined as cash-strapped consumers hunted for bargains.