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Another department store retailer has reported a positive first quarter.

J.C. Penney reported sales that missed analysts’ forecasts, blaming cooler than normal temperatures that took a bite out of demand for spring clothing.

Walmart turned in a strong performance in its first quarter amid a rebound from disappointing online sales in its last quarter.

Nordstrom reported a 31% gain in first quarter net profit that topped Street expectations but its same-store sales disappointed.

The recently announced partnership with Kroger Co. and British online grocer Ocado illustrates a shift in online grocery retailing for both players.

Today's results are proof not only that Walmart is making gains in its day-to-day business, but that it is now a company firmly in the midst of a dramatic transition.

A retailer’s popularity varies depending on whether a shopper values low prices or has expensive tastes.

The nation's largest specialty mattress retailer has tapped a retailer experienced in the business of sleep as chief merchandising officer.