Tesco, the largest British retailer, is entering India through a franchisee agreement with the Tatas. (more)

In spring of 2009, Starbucks plans to open its first nonairport store in the country at Centraal Station in Amsterdam. (more)

The law could require such firms as Home Depot and Lowe's to build day-labor centers with shelter, drinking water, bathrooms and trash cans at new stores. (more)

An Israeli coffee outfit goes global. (more)

Starbucks' new stick makes a splash. (more)

Juicy Couture: A business that's oozing success. (more)

Teen retailer Frankie's on the Park features video game area, light shows and a graffiti bar to turn store into destination. (more)

Long envied for its logistical prowess, Wal-Mart is learning the power of marketing. (more)

Meet the new Willy Wonka: Timothy Childs is a former space-shuttle technologist who's building a 29,000-square-foot chocolate factory. (more)

After a self-imposed "pause" announced in February, British retailer Tesco's Fresh & Easy chain of West Coast grocery stores expanded in San Diego County again. (more)

Wal-Mart keeps reaping benefits in tight economy. (more)

Guess whose diet is most affected by high gas prices? (more)

Menswear sales outpace women's business. (more)

Families struggling to pay for back to school. (more)

The fever has broken among retail health clinics, with giant MinuteClinic plateauing and smaller players folding. (more)

Macy's has signed a multi-year contract with consumer insight firm dunhumbyUSA to become the exclusive department store customer for its services. (more)

A Los Angeles fixture, the 99 Cent Only Store, will be raising prices on some items, voiding their long-standing slogan of "Nothing Over 99 Cent, Ever," and breaking the hearts of some 99-Cent loyalists. (more)

Honda to price new hybrid less than Civic, compete with Prius. (more)

Starbucks is turning to loyalty programs and promotions -- including a recently launched Denver test -- to rally flagging customer support and counter its recently sluggish sales. (more)

Apple has agreed to let retailing giant Best Buy sell the new iPhone 3G. (more)

Toys R Us, designer Amy Coe, to offer Babies R Us line. (more)

Want to know how the shopping carts of residents in your region compare to those around the country? (more)

Best Buy to launch airport gadget vending machines. (more)

Customers economize; back-to-school offers little hope. (more)

Do you save enough to justify the trip? (more)