Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.

Preying on shoppers strapped for cash and time, scammers are setting up fake sites that claim to have deep discounts on premium brands.

Stephanie Linnartz takes over the sportswear giant when its stock has fallen and some of its customer base has strayed.

With food and gas prices still high, U.S. shoppers were more reluctant to spend on more discretionary items as the holiday shopping season arrived.

The sportswear giant suspended its partnership with the N.B.A. star last month, after he posted a link to an antisemitic film on social media.

Black Friday deals returned, drawing shoppers back into stores, but inflation worries left many companies unsure what the holiday shopping season would look like.

Retail sales rose last month, and several companies reported strong earnings. But discounts seemed to drive a significant portion of purchases.

Ahead of the critical holiday shopping season, the nation’s largest retailer reported stronger-than-expected earnings and signaled confidence with a $20 billion share buyback.

Ahead of the critical holiday shopping season, the nation’s largest retailer reported stronger-than-expected earnings and signaled confidence with a $20 billion share buyback.

Ms. Gass, who will be replaced on an interim basis by Tom Kingsbury, is leaving ahead of the critical holiday season.