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The Simple Dollar Back-to-school shopping? Do it the frugal way.

Buying your children school supplies can quickly get expensive. Hamm offers six essential tips for saving money through the process.
Opinion What Bangladesh – and US retailers – must do to prevent man-made tragedies

Two man-made tragedies have shaken Bangladesh recently: riots over Islamist demands for blasphemy laws and the garment factory collapse. Bangladesh's response to both will show how well it can meet citizens' needs. US retailers must also take responsibility for factory conditions.
JCPenney ousts CEO: Is it too late for the company?

JCPenney has fired CEO Ron Johnson after 17 months, following a disastrous 'no sales' pricing scheme and a muddled rebranding effort. As JCPenney struggles to curb losses and keep up with competitors, is the end near for the 111-year-old retailer?
Modern Parenthood Target dress apology: Industry experts should not require Twitter policing

The Target dress apology started on Twitter, after a shopper took a snapshot of a piece of plus sized clothing in the color 'Manatee Grey.' The standard size of the same piece was 'Dark Heather Grey.' The Target dress apology shows that a slew of people in Target command center weren't paying attention.
Target dress apology over garment color description

Target dress apology: The Minnesota-based retailer is drawing criticism for using an aquatic mammal to describe the color of a particular dress. The Target dress apology reportedly extends to their website as well.
J.C. Penney hopes home is where the profits are

J.C. Penney is continuing its image overhaul, this time by focusing on the home department. It is transforming stores into "mini-malls" featuring boutique brand names.
Retail sales rise. Shoppers unfazed by payroll tax hike.

Retail sales rose 1.1 percent in January, despite worries that the expiring payroll tax and high gas prices would curb spending. Is the rise in retail sales a sign of more sustained economic growth?
Retail sales jump in February. Higher taxes? No problem.

Retail sales rose a solid 1.1 percent in February as Americans spent at the fastest pace in five months. Strong retail sales suggest the Americans are still spending despite higher social security taxes and gas prices.
FTC turns crosshairs on text message spammers

The Federal Trade Commission has filed complaints against 29 defendants, who sent a total of 180 million ‘unwanted’ and ‘deceptive’ texts, the FTC says.
Horizons Rumor: Google Shopping Express will compete with Amazon Prime

TechCrunch reports this week that Google is developing Google Shopping Express, a retail service offering same-day shipping, will compete with Amazon Prime. Google Shopping Express could cost between $64 and $69 a year, according to the rumor.
Saving Money Presidents' Day sales: Look for new deals throughout the weekend

Presidents' Day sales have already begun on a wide array of items, including mattresses, home goods, and clothing. But keep an eye out for more Presidents' Day sales to be announced throughout the weekend.
Horizons OUYA plans to release new video-game console every year

There's a new gaming system in town and it's name is OUYA. Hackable, portable, and affordable -- this new console will soon move from online pre-orders to in-store purchases.
Monopoly game piece: in with the cat, out with the iron (+video)

Monopoly fans picked the cat as the newest game piece and jettisoned the iron, which received the lowest number of votes on the game's Facebook page. The cat game piece will debut on Monopoly boards this summer.
Sales back at J.C. Penney: Can they recover from their marketing fumble?

Only a year after swearing off sales, J.C. Penney is bringing them back. J.C. Penney used to run some 600 sales each year, but isn't saying how many are coming back.
Target pajama recall: Children's clothes fail flame tests

Target pajama recall: Target and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a recall for two-piece children's pajamas sold between Aug. 2012 and Nov. 2012. The pajamas can be returned to Target for a full refund.
Saving Money Same-day delivery 101: Amazon, Walmart, and the rest

More and more, retailers are offering same-day delivery of online purchases. Amazon is the one to beat, but Walmart, eBay, and even Google are getting in the game.
Target offers year-round online price matching of Amazon, Wal-Mart (+video)

Target offered to match the prices of its biggest online competitors during the holiday season. Now, Target's offer to price match top online retailers, including Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy, will extend through the entire year.
Saving Money Warehouse store showdown: Should you join Costco, Sam's Club, or BJ's?

Membership in warehouse stores can save consumers big. But among the big three – BJ's, Sam's Club, and Costco – which one is right for you?
Shopping procrastination? Tips for last-minute Christmas gifts online.

Some people had all of their holiday shopping done a month ago. But there's still time for procrastinators who want to snag last-minute Christmas gifts online.
Retail sales buoyed by autos, holiday shopping in November

Retail sales rose 0.3 percent last month in the US, buoyed by car sales and the effort to rebuild after superstorm Sandy. The start of the holiday shopping season also contributed to the rise in retail sales.
Saving Money Slow shopper? Avoid these stores.

Finding great deals on gifts is important,but so is ensuring they arrive in tome for the holidays. If you procrastinate on your holiday shopping, steer clear of these retailers with shipping policies that will cut it close to Christmas.
Black Friday record: Weekend sales up 13 percent

Black Friday record pushes spending to $59 billion over four days. By extending Black Friday, retailers made it easy to shop and drew in record numbers of shoppers.
Black Friday: gridlock at the malls brightens prospects for retailers

Perfect weather and heavily promoted specials help give a big launch to a holiday season essential to retailers at a time when consumer confidence has been slipping.
Decoder Wire Black Friday politics: Do some stores lean Democratic or Republican?

Black Friday is upon us, which means a break from politics, right? Nope. DC Decoder offers you a by-the-numbers look at how some top holiday retailers spend their money politically.
Black Friday liveblog: Online deals or brick-and-mortar sales?

Sales tax may be hurting Amazon's bottom line, but overseas, online sales have been booming on similar shopping holidays.