Second-Hand Retailers Score During Recession

The recession has taken its toll on many large U.S. retailers but smaller ones catering to the second-hand market are flourishing as the cash-strapped seek the holy grail of the American consumer: a bargain. (read more)

Forecasters Again Predict a Less-Grim Holiday Sales Slump

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — The forecast might not be as bad as last year’s shockingly dismal holiday season, but it still won’t be a happy holiday for the nation’s retailers. (read more)