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Retail bosses survey darkening skies

The deteriorating outlook for the world economy, and what retailers can do to cope, are likely to be the dominant themes at the annual World Retail Congress in Berlin this week.

Apple Opens First Retail Store in Hong Kong to Huge Crowds

An employee walks inside Hong Kong's first Apple Store at Two IFC before its opening in the financial Central district

Apple already has more than 100 resellers in Hong Kong and plans are underway to open a second retail location next year.

New Amazon Tablet: 5 Things to Know

Amazon appears ready to release its new tablet, hailed by some observers as a legitimate threat to Apple's global-leading iPad. Amazon's PR firm sent an invitation to journalists Friday afternoon announcing a press conference in New York City on Sept. 28, when the company is expected to reveal its new consumer tech weapon -- the Kindle tablet. But while the tablet hasn't been revealed publicly yet, it is apparently quite real -- seen by one tech journalist already with other strong hint...

Gold Falls Hard; Silver Falls Harder

Gold prices plummeted Friday, at one point tumbling to 15 percent below the level of three weeks ago, as investors started buying stocks and, to a lesser extent, euros. Silver is now down 25 percent from its mid-week level.

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iPhone 5 on Oct. 4? Smartphone War to Heat up with AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Coming on Oct. 2

The smartphone world will witness momentous developments within days: Samsung Galaxy S2, which was delayed on AT&T, will make its debut on October 2 while the much anticipated iPhone 5 is expected to be showcased on October 4 in a special event.

Apotheker, CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co., speaks at a media event in Beijing

Apotheker, TouchPad, PlayBook, BlackBerry: Casualties in War Against Apple Starting to Add Up

Casualties in the competitive wars against Apple are starting to add up -- so much so that sometimes it barely seems like a battle at all.

Holiday retail sales seen tepid

Retailers may face more moderate sales gains this holiday season as persistently high unemployment and higher gas and grocery prices prompt shoppers to think twice about spending.

Holiday retail sales expected to be tepid

Retailers may face more moderate sales gains this holiday season as persistently high unemployment and higher gas and grocery prices prompt shoppers to think twice about spending.

RIM PlayBook: Destined for $99 Fire Sale like HP TouchPad?

Is Research in Motion's PlayBook tablet destined for the fire sale bin like HP's TouchPad?

HTC Rhyme Targets Women; Will it Score Over iPhone 4?

HTC said its Android-powered smartphone called Rhyme would be available in the U.S. by Sept. 29 and by October in Europe and Asia.

A trolley laden with fresh and processed food sits parked in an aisle as customers shop at a supermarket in Mumbai May 30, 2011.

Future Group in Talks With Lawson to Sell Stake in Unit - Report

Future Group, which owns the Pantaloon Retail chain, is in talks with Japan's convenience store chain Lawson Inc to sell a 49 percent stake in its foods sourcing and manufacturing operations, the Economic Times reported.

S.Africa's non-farm employment up 0.1 pct in Q2

The number of people employed in South Africa's formal sector increased slightly in the second quarter, with the mining and retail sectors among those that added jobs.

California rebound held back by inland areas

California will trail the nation's economic recovery as its once fast-growing inland areas struggle for years to come with a dearth of jobs and devastated housing markets, a report released on Tuesday said.

Which Comes First: Apple's iPhone 5 (Chicken), or the iPhone 4-plus (Egg)?

Which comes first, the iPhone 5 (chicken) or the iPhone 4-plus (egg), or will we get the chicken and the egg from Apple at the same time come October?

Pitted as Ladies Smartphone, HTC Rhyme Scores Over Droid Bionic and Galaxy S2

HTC Rhyme which is pitted as ladies smartphone has impressive specs and powerful features which combines beauty and the beast.

California's Rebound Seen Held Back by Inland Areas

5 Reasons Why Motorola Droid Bionic is Nowhere Near Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G

Both Droid Bionic and Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G were recently launched.

Hurricane Irene Destroys Pumpkin Patches, Shortage Could Double Prices for Halloween

Hurricane Irene destroyed many pumpkin patches when it crippled the Northeastern states leading to a pumpkin shortage that could possibly double prices for Halloween.

iPhone 5, iPhone 4-plus Coming Soon, It Seems; Apple Targeting China for iPhone 4-plus, iPad 2 Growth

While speculation in recent months has run in every direction about when Apple's iPhone 5 will be released and what new features and design the product will have a new report suggests the company will do what many did not expect -- releasing two new iPhone handsets.

Gas Prices: Finally, Some Relief at the Pump for U.S. Motorists

Finally, there's some good news for U.S. motorists. Gas prices, down about 10 cents per gallon in the past month to an average of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded, are likely to continue to decline, assuming no oil disruptions from major oil producers or a large storm in the Gulf of Mexico.

California Grocer Labor Talks Ongoing, Deadline Passes

Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons remained in talks with the union representing 62,000 Southern California supermarket workers as the deadline for canceling their labor contract passed on Sunday evening.

China Sinohydro confirms to launch $2.7 billion IPO this week

Sinohydro Group Ltd, the builder of the Three Gorges Dam, said on Monday it would launch a $2.7 billion initial public offering this week, confirming a Reuters report last week.

Top 7 Reasons Why Droid Bionic will not Overpower Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G

While Motorola Droid Bionic has hit the market recently on Verizon, Samsung’s iPhone 5 competitor, Galaxy S2 Epic Touch 4G is launched by Sprint on Friday.

Kweku Adoboli’s UBS Trading Losses Strengthen Push for Split Banking

Regulators are still trying to figure out how 31-year-old trader Kweku Adoboli caused $2 billion in bad bets over three tears. But as the probe continues analysts and politicians say UBS trading losses has strengthened the case for separating retail banks from their investment arm, according to The Associated Press.

Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas talks to Reuters in Santa Clara

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