Suzanne Kapner writes about the retail industry for The Wall Street Journal from New York. Her coverage area includes department stores like Macy’s, JCPenney and Neiman Marcus, as well as apparel ...

In the early 20th century, the 10,000-plus page Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog served as the original all-in-one ...

When a Ferrari 250 GTO changes hands, the headline number is rarely the real story. At Mecum's Kissimmee sale on January 17, ...

In the early 20th century, the 10,000-plus page Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog served as the original all-in-one ...

Shipped directly by train, these “modern” homes would include everything a buyer would need to build their own sanctuary.

Mark Kinsler enjoys reading old Sears catalogs The Sears catalog offered ways to buy many items in the time before the internet The 1946 catalog offers items like electric irons and coal stoves Most ...

SPRINGFIELD — Sears was “Where America Shops,” but no one seems to be doing much of anything at the derelict Sears that was once part of the Eastfield Mall. State Rep. Angelo J. Puppolo, D-Springfield ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

This story is part of the Iconic Brands series, a USA TODAY network project showcasing the companies and brands that helped shape the nation's identity, economy and culture. The series celebrates ...

Gas lines and quadrupling oil prices freaked out American consumers. But the oil crises also transformed global finance. By Jeff Sommer Jeff Sommer writes Strategies, a weekly column on markets, ...

Sears' history in Knoxville mirrors the evolution of American retail, from downtown stores to suburban shopping centers. The company operated in Knoxville for 90 years, starting on Western Avenue in ...