The Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday began a legislative push to simplify the tax code by asking all senators to identify what tax breaks, deductions and credits should be kept....
Consumers are spending more but not with gusto, according to the National Retail Federation. In its latest monthly economic outlook, the group said that through May, retail sales - excluding autos and restaurant meals - had risen by 4.8 percent over a 12-month period....
Nike Brand revenues rose 8 percent for the year, with growth across each product type and in every geography except Western Europe and Greater China. For the fourth quarter, Nike Brand revenues were higher in running, basketball, men's training and women's training, offsetting slight declines...
The legislation would eliminate a fee on health insurance companies scheduled to take effect when the law goes into full effect next year. The fee, commonly referred to as the health insurance tax (HIT tax), will be calculated based on the plans insurers sell directly...
There is forgiveness at the mall. Just ask Cheryl Sullivan and Gaye Pinti, who were shopping at the J.C. Penney store at the Mall at Robinson this week. They came in to check out the store's revamped home department, fully aware of the retailer's...
PENSOLE is pleased to announce the 24 winners of scholarships to the Future of Footwear Awards and Master Class, for which Coroflot has once again sponsored five scholarships. Held in partnership with FN Platform at MAGIC and Zappos.com, the master class in Portland, Oregon, started...
This no frills shoe built from one singular piece of fabric for a lightweight makeup and minimal aesthetic pleases visually in every way possible. As far as functionality is concerned, UA utilizes a seamless heel cup for the foot with ultrasonic seaming and a silicone...
The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) announced today that Steve Schneider, currently president and chief operating officer, will transition to the role of executive vice president of strategic initiatives effective July 1, 2013....
Wal-Mart, Gap and other major U.S. retailers are on track to reach an agreement by early next month to improve safety conditions in Bangladesh garment factories, where a building collapse two months ago killed 1,127 workers....
The United States is expected to suspend trade privileges for Bangladesh because of concerns over labor rights and worker safety that intensified after hundreds died there in the global garment industry's worst accident. Under the Generalized System of Preferences, Bangladesh can export nearly 5,000...