Target launching phone coupons; a program it claims to be the first to work nationwide at all its stores.

Store offers deep discounts for customers on tight budgets.

Paris: Macarons at McDonald's?

Publix Super Markets recalls some seasoning mixes.

Urban Outfitters to start a wedding brand.

Black Barbie sold for less than white Barbie at Walmart store.

Politics and retail a no-win mix.

The Mc10:35 is the unholy but oh-so-hot union between the McDouble and Egg McMuffin.

Many eateries try to charm you with presentation and ambiance, but fast food chains like Starbucks have taken things to their psychological limits.

Insights, integration and collaboration bring retail success. A discussion featuring Tia Newcomer of Hewlett-Packard, Jay Contessa of Sun Products, Mary Goggans of Kimberly-Clark, and Al Wittemen of TracyLocke. (more)

Tim Hortons to launch upscale restaurants.

New library complexes rejuvenate urban centers around the world by including theaters, shops, cafes, offices and even gyms.

Alice in Wonderland swag could hit market saturation.

Starbucks test markets the 31-ounce Trenta for iced tea or coffee.

Used video-game dealer "growing like a weed."

Little news has surfaced about Apple's plans to extend the iBookstore beyond the United States.

Walmart v. Best Buy: The new battle of the geeks.

Starbucks asks not to be center of gun debate.

McDonald's is bolstering its breakfast lineup with tests of oatmeal, an item that has proved popular in the morning at rival chains.

Walmart creates an international e-commerce division.

Caribou Coffee unveils a brand makeover and a new line of tea-based lattes.

Trader Joe's is voluntarily recalling all of its private label brand chocolate chip granola bars due to possible salmonella contamination.

BlackboardEats gives foodies discounts at high-end L.A. restaurants.

Big banks try and make nice with you.

Walmart pledges to cut supply chain emissions 20M metric tons by 2015.

Restaurants add Happy Hours to boost bottom line.

Disney Stores president Jim Fielding casts magic on retail as media. An exclusive Q&A interview by Tim Manners. (more)

Retailers' profits mask difficult long-term issue.

Restaurant refuses to serve a customer because she is such a poor tipper.

Container Store co-founder shares secret shopping encounters.