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A steep drop in U.S. gasoline prices is expected to boost retail sales, but Americans remain somewhat cautious on spending.

Much of the focus this week will be on the final leg of earnings season, Japan’s economy and the U.S. Federal Reserve.

The world’s largest retailer aims to roll out two services this year, including Alipay in China, plus a free shipping service to rival Amazon Prime.

The unemployment rate is forecast to hold steady at a more than 6-1/2 year low of 5.5 percent.

The news was met with praise by advocacy groups, but one said it wasn't enough and that Target needs to catch up to its competitors.

The huge retailer is boosting wages to $10 an hour, but critics say the company can afford a more generous increase.

Earnings from the world’s largest retailer will set the tone for the sector's health in the last holiday season.

Despite the negative press Walmart got last year for its Thanksgiving food drive for Cleveland workers -- the company is at it again in Oklahoma.

Economists expect next week's retail data will reveal the overall health of the U.S. economy heading into the holiday shopping season.

The retailer is considering whether to expand its price-matching to goods offered by online competitors.

Amazon, and other retailers, will recruit thousands of temporary workers to meet the holiday shopping rush.

Walmart and prepaid card provider Green Dot have launched a mobile phone-based, low-fee checking service. Can it work in the long run?

The country’s largest retail chain will throw its considerable clout behind a service under development by Merchant Customer Exchange.

The comedian suffered several broken ribs, a broken leg and a broken nose following the crash, which killed one and injured three others.

With Dollar Tree-Family Dollar merger, consumers could see even bigger discounts.

The accident on June 7 claimed the life of comedian Jimmy Mack and injured four others, including Morgan.

Tracy Morgan's condition is improving.

The couple also supported Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and spoke of shooting police officers, according to reports.

Other major retailers are also struggling with similarly grim results.

The company has saved nearly $5 million by utilizing solar power, thanks in part to taxpayers.

Investigations by Indian authorities of Wal-Mart reportedly soured the relationship between the U.S. retail giant and its Indian partner.

Wal-Mart's Wild Oats initiative has stoked controversy about the place of major corporations in the organic food sector.

Wal-Mart's new money-transfer service, which begins April 24, will challenge dominant players like Western Union and its partner, MoneyGram.

The company appears ready to take a gamble on a growing public demand for healthier foods.

Wal-Mart's plan to offer Wild Oats organic products has thrifty foodies salivating, but how organic will these products really be?

The 52-page document spells out, mostly in ambiguous and intentionally vanilla terms, the party’s vision for its rule in India.

In a move to protect its bottom line and the environment, Walmart said it wants to double the efficiency of its truck fleet by 2015.

The world’s largest grocery and general merchandise chain was also hit by global issues that pulled down profit growth.

China Central Television reported that Wal-Mart has violated permits.