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Victims in Omaha Shooting Chosen at Random
The 19-year-old gunman who fatally shot eight people at a busy mall in Omaha, Neb., on Wednesday before…
Hooray for Weak Dollar: Flood of Tourists Boosts Retailers’ Holiday Traffic
Foreigners could be the salvation of this year's holiday retail season. While the sluggish economy and high…
Bottega Veneta Bows in New England
Bottega Veneta takes pride in not having a logo, but the brand flaunts its signature woven leather as a…
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Beyond Preppy: Boston Amps Up Style
Lisa Pierpont's annual women-only party in her Victorian near downtown Boston is billed as a potluck. But the…
Wal-Mart Hopes Early Birds Stoke Holiday
Wal-Mart's early-bird deals on electronics lured Mary Ann and Rick Boucher to the store here at dawn - three…
Wal-Mart, Ex-Exec Withdraw Lawsuits
After several rounds of accusations caused by the firing of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. marketing executive Julie…
Happy Days Are Here Again: Wal-Mart’s Scott Sees Solid U.S. Gains
Predicting that Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s U.S. division has turned a corner, president and chief executive…
Wal-Mart Easing in U.S., Pushing Abroad
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said sales growth would slow during the next several years as it reduces U.S. expansion…
Wal-Mart Revives Price-Cut Strategy
Under pressure from Wall Street and hungry for a big win at holiday, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is signaling it…
Shoes in Spotlight at Boston Museum
Curator Pamela Parmal can motor along in her Kate Spade flats, which is useful because the Museum of Fine…
Fashion, Lunch at Chanel Charity Event
How better to rally the fund-raising troops than with a Chanel luncheon on a rooftop terrace with Boston…
Neiman’s Fetes Natick Opening
Neiman Marcus understands Boston-area etiquette.
Art Meets Commerce At New Neiman’s Unit
Neiman Marcus' newest store, opening here on Saturday, is an unequivocal statement about the retailer's aim…
Two Step
A Massachusetts boutique finds lines for both younger and older customers at the show.
Luxe Makeover: Natick Collection Eyes Boston Shoppers
Birch trees are a major decorative element at the new Natick Collection luxury mall that opens here today…