They were counting us out. They figured it was the millennials who were going to come in and save their bacon. But at the end of the day who’s filling up the booths at T.G.I. Fridays? Who’s getting ... Read more
HONG KONG — Brightly hued men’s underwear in a rainbow of colors is no longer selling well in Europe for the Zhongtian Garments Company in Xiamen, China. Exports are down 30 percent in the last ... Read more
Organic Avenue, the tiny purveyor of high-end juices, fresh salads and specialty foods like cashew scallion cream cheese and Thai collard wraps, has hired a new chief executive with the goal of turning its new ... Read more
WHEN the board of J. C. Penney ousted its chief executive, Ron Johnson — news that broke last Monday — you might say it was, in some small way, because he didn’t understand Tracie Fobes. ... Read more
SAY you’ve come across a discount online retailer promising a steal on hand-stitched espadrilles for spring. You start setting up an account by offering your e-mail address — but before you can ... Read more
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Consumer spending rose in February and Americans’ outlooks perked up this month, further signs of an acceleration in economic activity in the first quarter after a near stall ... Read more
WASHINGTON — Retail sales in the United States rose more than expected in February, suggesting that consumer spending this quarter will hold up despite higher taxes. The Commerce Department ... Read more
WASHINGTON — Consumer spending rose in January as Americans spent more on services, with savings providing a cushion after income recorded its biggest drop in 20 years. Other economic reports showed ... Read more
WASHINGTON — The fresh round of federal spending cuts scheduled to begin next week would slow economic growth in the next year, though not nearly as much as going over the so-called fiscal cliff might ... Read more
PASADENA, Md. THE phone rings again at Pasadena Pawn and Gun, and a familiar question comes down the line: “Got any ARs?” The answer is no. Pasadena Pawn and Gun, a gun ... Read more