J. Crew considers IPO for its successful sister Madewell
Clothing retailer J. Crew Group Inc. says it's considering a potential initial public offering for its successful Madewell brand.
Why Shopify is the Amazon of small business
Like most tech companies -- and frankly, most of us humans -- it took a mistake for Shopify to learn how to grow at a massive scale.
Stop & Shop supermarket workers in 3 states go on strike
Workers at Stop & Shop supermarkets in three states have gone on strike over stalled contract negotiations.
Tesla, Bed Bath & Beyond slip while JetBlue, Caesars rise
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: Tesla Inc., down $7.64 to $268.42
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos jabs eBay in shareholder letter over third-party sales
In the letter, Bezos argued that third-party sellers “do so much better selling on Amazon than they did on eBay.”
Walmart slams Amazon tax payments in corporate catfight
Jeff Bezos taunted retail rivals to match Amazon's minimum wage and employee benefits.
Disney to provide post-Fox merger outlook, detail new streaming service
The entertainment giant holds its first major investor meeting after closing the $71.3 billion deal.
Bezos, hunting for big wins, is comfortable with big fails
Amazon challenged its retail rivals to raise their wages and improve benefits, saying the competition will help everyone.
US wholesale prices rise 0.6% in March, lifted by gas costs
U.S. wholesale prices increased in March by the most since last fall, driven largely by more expensive gas and electricity.
Rite Aid cuts 95% of outstanding shares to hit NYSE minimum
Rite Aid will chop its share count by about 95% in a bid to push the remaining shares above minimum trading requirements on the New York Stock Exchange.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos challenges rivals to raise minimum wage: 'Throw the gauntlet'
Amazon raised its minimum wage to $15 per hour in October, but came under fire for phasing out some bonuses and stock awards.
Asian shares fall as Fed minutes show data may tweak stance
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Wednesday on Wall Street, reversing course from a downturn that ended an eight-day winning streak.
JetBlue and Delta rise while WD-40 slips
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: JetBlue Airways Corp., up 58 cents to $16.92
Amazon says it will soon accept cash at cashless stores
Amazon, facing backlash from critics who say cashless stores discriminate against the poor, will soon accept cash at all its stores.
Levi's fiscal 1Q revenue up 7% in first post-IPO report
The company said it also plans to invest as much as $200 million to open 100 new stores over the next year as well as invest in other areas.
Retailers try to lure customers with free Uber rides
While shoppers are getting everything from morning coffee to complete work wardrobes delivered to their homes, some businesses are working with ride-hailing company Uber to entice customers back through their doors.
Competition among middleman drug price negotiators under Senate spotlight
The hearing is the latest in the Senate Finance Committee's probe into high drug costs.
Ghost of Toys R Us still haunts toy makers
This year, children will have a hard time finding Uncle Milton's glow-in-the-dark ant farm, or the gel and ant village version.
Energy agency predicts lower gasoline prices this summer
It looks like motorists will pay less to fill the tank this summer.
Friendly's closes 23 restaurants amid sagging sales
The restaurant chain has 97 franchisee-owned restaurants and 77 corporate-owned restaurants still in operation.