Walmart makes a second run at self-checkout

Its Scan & Go app bombed a few years ago, but now it's back with a new easier-to-use design and is being widely tested

• Aug 9, 2017

Cashier's act of kindness leaves foster mom speechless

"I already had my card out at that point. I felt like God was telling me to pay for it," the 20-year-old said

• Jul 27, 2017

Many Texas human trafficking tragedy survivors clinging to life

At least 9 dead, nearly 20 in dire condition, officials say; trucker arrested but investigators trying to trace trip to its origins

• Jul 24, 2017

Police seek suspect in fatal shooting at Colorado Walmart

Joseph Keith Anderson, 34, is wanted on charges of second-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a previous offender

• Jul 23, 2017

Parents arrested for giving newborn daughter meth, heroin, morphine, police say

Colby Glen Wilde, 29, and Lacey Dawn Christenson, 26, face drug distribution and child endangerment charges

• Jul 22, 2017

Walmart apologizes after racial slur used in product description

Walmart says it has removed the listing from its website and called it a "clear violation of our policy"

• Jul 18, 2017

Amazon Prime Day isn't always the cheapest

Amazon generally has the best prices, even better than during its Black Friday sales, but shopping around still pays

• Jul 11, 2017

Could Amazon replace Walmart or Home Depot in Dow?

Online giant arguably deserves one of the 30 spots in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but which retailer should it replace?

• Jul 3, 2017

Pregnant woman runs down alleged purse thief, police say

Christine Braswell was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and Robert Raines, was charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle

• Jun 30, 2017

For retailers, "shrinkage" is growing problem

Shoplifting and employee theft snatched nearly $50 billion in sales, giving these companies yet another headache

• Jun 27, 2017

Amazon's fresh food hurdle: Getting people to buy online

Many shoppers remain skeptical about the idea of ordering produce, meat and other perishables for delivery later

• Jun 19, 2017

Amazon swallows Whole Foods, and supermarkets blanch

The e-commerce giant's $13.7 billion acquisition of the organic grocer is a seismic jolt to the entire sector

• Jun 16, 2017

Kroger is getting squeezed in crowded grocery aisles

Its latest earnings showed some harsh signs that rising competition is taking a toll, and that sparked a stock sell-off

• Jun 16, 2017

Walmart buying internet retailer Bonobos for $310M

Deal for menswear brand follows recent Walmart acquisitions of ModCloth and Jet.com

• Jun 16, 2017

Fortune reveals America's top 500 companies

This year the combined total revenue of all 500 companies reaches $12.1 trillion

• Jun 7, 2017

Amazon Prime for food-stamp families aims at Walmart

The online retail giant is making a play for Walmart's core customer base with a discounted $6 per month Prime offer

• Jun 6, 2017

Tracy Morgan exaggerated crash injuries, insurers claim

Comedian was seriously injured in 2014 when truck owned by Walmart slammed into Morgan's limousine van

• Jun 6, 2017

Another German grocer takes aim at the U.S.

Lidl isn't a name most Americans know, but it's a major global player that could prove to be a tough new rival

• Jun 5, 2017

Walgreens gets sued for generic-drug overcharges

The chain is accused of making people with insurance pay far more than what participants in a company program pay

• May 31, 2017

Amazon stock price hits $1,000 for first time

Ecommerce giant joins a select group of U.S.-listed companies whose shares have reached four figures

• May 30, 2017

Woman locked kids in trunk while shopping at Wal-Mart, police say

Police say witnesses heard the children making noises and saw the car shaking before calling 911

• May 27, 2017

Stock open modestly higher after Comey-fueled slump

After Wednesday's selloff amid the latest Trump controversy, the market opened higher thanks to good corporate earnings news

• May 18, 2017

Feds and Walmart allege canned tuna prices fixed

Top retailers are alleging canned tuna manufacturers collectively raised prices amid a decline in consumption

• May 16, 2017

Amazon's IPO after 20 years: How you'd have profited

Investors who held onto their Amazon shares would have made an enormous profit, although not without some bumps along the way

• May 15, 2017

Amazon closes in on $1,000 per share

The online retailing giant's shares have popped as earning surge, fueled by its cloud and Prime services

• Apr 28, 2017

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