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Wal-Mart Stores Inc is awarding approximately $2 billion to its U.S. hourly employees through financial incentives, including handing out $933.6 million in bonuses on Thursday, after the world's largest retailer gained market share amid a recession.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday posted better-than-expected February sales results, boosted by value-seeking shoppers, and hiked its dividend by 15%.

Markets fall sharply at opening bell as investors begin to give back gains one day after rally.

Some of the US's best-known retailers report sharp slumps in profits as consumer confidence continues to slide.

Macy's said it will record an asset write-down of up to $5.5 billion as the department store posted a big drop in operating profit amid heavy markdowns and weak consumer spending.

Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced plans to open its own stores despite the economic downturn that has left many retailers struggling.

The unlikely rebound in retail sales provided a glimmer of hope for the economy, but new claims for jobless benefits showed the labor market still in the grip of a deep recession.

Injured deer shows up at PetSmart, patiently waits for vet to show up. Gets treated for injuries then heads off to the great unknown to be target practice for some hunter.

US department store chain Macy's is cutting 7,000 jobs as it reduces costs against a backdrop of falling sales.

Amazon.com Inc., the world’s largest online retailer, topped sales and profit estimates yesterday after its biggest holiday season ever, outpacing EBay Inc. and its e-commerce rivals.