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When do you typically start saving for your holiday shopping? A new study says that more than one-third of consumers have already started saving for the holidays, with many more planning to do so come the fall. Find out what their saving — and spending — habits tell retailers to expect for the coming holiday shopping season. Read More...

The Gods of Retail can be cruel at times, and Sports Authority's long walk along the road to liquidation proves that there's no rest for the wicked — at least in financial terms. However, this week's Chapter 11 Watch could bring relief to several struggling brands, as long as merchants are willing to chop up their in-store empires for greater flexibility. Read More...

Ever wonder why and how fancy designer labels are selling for so much less on Amazon? Well, according to a new report, it's mostly through Amazon's aggressive discounting practices, but third-party discount retailers may have developed a technique to wrestle back some control over Amazon's prices. Read More...