Topic: J. Crew Group Inc.

Free Shipping Day: The deals and the gimmicks

Friday, December 16, is Free Shipping Day, where online merchants offer free shipping and guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. Here are some of the best deals.

Cyber Monday deals: Does your boss know what you're doing right now?

Cyber Monday deals are driving many Americans to shop online at work. Some workplaces are looking the other way, with online shopping for Cyber Monday deals up 20 percent over last year.

The Norway terror attacks? Nationalist motives may be root cause.

The Norwegian press say the man in custody for the terror attacks in Oslo and a nearby island today appears to have acted alone, and doesn't seem to have any links to Islamist militants.

What if Princess Diana were still alive?

Novelist Monica Ali – and others – indulge in speculation over alternate endings to the story of the Princess of Wales.

Michelle Obama: A first lady undercover and carving her own path

Michelle Obama: A portrait of a first lady who's transforming the job, shopping at Petco herself, and reaching out to Washington DC's black community.

"Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style"

Like Michelle Obama herself, this book is more substantive than you might think.

Steve Jobs takes second medical leave. Will Apple wobble?

Steve Jobs announces an indefinite medical leave. While Steve Jobs is still CEO, what does this mean for Apple's future?

Stock market falls on North Korea, Fed outlook

Stock market loses 142 points after North, South Korea exchange fire and Federal Reserve lowers growth outlook.

J. Crew makes deal to be taken private for $3B

J. Crew shareholders would receive $43.50 per share from private equity firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners. That is a 16 percent premium to the stock's closing price Monday of $37.65.

Bonobos: Men buying pants online – who knew?

Rise of the Recessionistas

Fashion meets frugality as self-confidence, pragmatism drive labels to broad market.

US grads' job expectations on hold

The class of 2009 makes adjustments in the face of a dearth of jobs and increasing interest rates on student loans and credit cards.

'Mighty Michelle' Obama: Dressed for Queen and country

Michelle Obama rocks the bureaucracy with her star quality

For now, the first lady avoids policy issues, sticking to meet-and-greets with federal workers and citizens.

Best actor: Apple, IBM, or J Crew?

Sierra Leonean designer redefines African couture

For modern urban women hopping a bus or grabbing a cab, the head wrap and billowing fabric are literal stumbling blocks.