Author: Charisse Jones, USA TODAY

The CEO of outdoor gear retailer REI is stepping down in the wake of an inquiry into a relationship that appeared to be a conflict of interest.

Philadelphia’s city council voted to require most local businesses to accept cash as payment, pushing back on a growing trend that asks for cards only

Sears’ controversial ex-CEO has closed the deal to buy the beleaguered company for $5.2 billion. 425 Sears and Kmart stores will remain open.

Mastercard is debuting a signature melody that shoppers will eventually hear every time they complete a purchasein person, via speaker, and online

Saks Fifth Avenue is debuting a new main floor, focused on leather goods, that is part of a $250 million effort to recreate the department store

Adidas pulls sneaker it was selling in honor of Black History Month, after the all white running shoe was slammed on Twitter for being tone deaf.

Saying Sears Holdings chairman Eddie Lampert engaged in a years long “scheme” to strip the company bare, creditors are challenging his bid to buy it

Amid an auction of its assets, Sears chairman Eddie Lampert has tweaked his bid for the beleaguered retailer according to Bloomberg

Chinese companies will soon be able to get paid in yuan instead of dollars when selling products through U.S. online sites, according to Reuters

Chico’s says it will close at least 250 stores to better compete amid a retail landscape roiled by the rise of online shopping and fast fashion