Long after Webvan.com's legendary flameout in 2001, the online grocer's biggest problem never left Mick Mountz's mind.
Consumers are ready for a little luxury. Despite cutting back in other areas, such as dining, they are showing a clear preference for select high-end apparel brands, such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry.
Starbucks Corp. debuted a logo Wednesday that brings the iconic green Siren out of the circle and drops the words "Starbucks Coffee."
The internet's logo snobs won this one.
Social media consultant Peter Shankman talks to CNN's Richard Quest about the quick reaction to Gap's new logo.
The Gap is reverting to its classic logo after a new logo it debuted on its website ignited a customer backlash.
A new logo is a gamble. It can brighten up a company's image -- or enrage loyal customers.
The Gap has suffered for some time as retail rivals J. Crew and Abercrombie & Fitch continue to steal market share. Sales have fallen every year for the last five years, and though Gap has made headway into foreign markets like Japan, the bulk of its fortunes are tied to a shrinking U.S. market.
Consumer confidence apparently slumped in September. Really? Retail stocks are telling a different story.
Attention T-shirt fans: Bag those deep discounts now because come January, stores could have you paying more for your favorite clothing.
Sales at major retailers rose for a 10th straight month in June, but mixed results reported Thursday signaled that consumers are still cautious.
Big businesses have a lot of cash, and many are starting to put it to use -- to invest in themselves.
Several leading retail chains reported January same-store sales numbers Thursday that beat expectations, bolstering talk of a budding rebound at the nation's malls and discounters.
After a very long and painful wait for retailers, shoppers finally came through in the last month of the year to lift crucial holiday store sales.
Despite much hope that Americans are finally thawing out of their year-long self-imposed shopping freeze, store sales last month were good in pockets -- but not great, as many analysts were hoping.
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