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6 Ways to Save on Dorm Room Purchases 08/20/2014 12:00am • The big move-in date is right around the corner, and you may still have shopping to do to get that dorm room in order. The average college student will spend over $915 on apparel, dorm furniture, school supplies, electronics and other essentials this year, according to the National Retail Federation Patient advocates say insurers avoiding the sick 08/19/2014 03:18pm • RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ending insurance discrimination against the sick was a central goal of the nation's health care overhaul, but leading patient groups say that promise is being undermined by new barriers from insurers.The insurance industry responds that cri Is it worth it to shop at Costco? 08/19/2014 10:23am • WASHINGTON -- Warehouse stores such as Costco can offer great deals for shoppers, but many people are left wondering whether shopping there is worth their money. Scott Gamm, a personal finance contributor to TheStreet.com, says there are some pros and cons with shopping at warehouse club stores Aeropostale rehires Geiger as CEO amid sales slump 08/18/2014 07:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Aeropostale is reinstating a past leader as it struggles with sliding sales.The New York company said Monday that Julian Geiger, its former CEO, is taking over effective immediately. Thomas Johnson is leaving the board of directors as well as relinquishing the CEO title.Aeropostale Groups claim insurance discrimination in new forms 08/18/2014 08:15am • RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ending insurance discrimination against the sick was a central goal of the nation's health care overhaul, but leading patient groups say that promise is being undermined by new barriers from insurers.The insurance industry responds that cri Online sites shake up hidebound retailing in India 08/18/2014 08:13am • KAY JOHNSON AP Business Writer MUMBAI, India (AP) -- Finding a way into India's vast but vexing market has long frustrated foreign retailers. Now, overseas investors are pouring billions of dollars into e-commerce ventures that are circumventing the barriers holding back retail powers such as Wal-Ma Praise for 'small-town boy' hit by Stewart's car 08/15/2014 10:30am • MARY ESCH Associated Press TURIN, N.Y. (AP) -- They came to grieve and share stories about Kevin Ward Jr., who was born into a racing family and buried with racing flags in his casket.A high school auditorium overflowed with friends, family and racing enthusiasts Thursday in tribute to the 20-year-o Stores have a solid start to back-to-school season 08/15/2014 09:24am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The back-to-school shopping season is off to a promising start, but retailers may be sacrificing profit for sales.The National Retail Federation expects the average family with school-aged children to spend $669.28 for back to school items, up 5 pe Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook 08/15/2014 04:46am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.The world's largest retailer eked out a 0.6 percent increas Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook 08/15/2014 04:46am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.The world's largest retailer eked out a 0.6 percent increas Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook 08/15/2014 04:46am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.The world's largest retailer eked out a 0.6 percent increas Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook 08/15/2014 04:46am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.The world's largest retailer eked out a 0.6 percent increas Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook 08/15/2014 04:46am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.The world's largest retailer eked out a 0.6 percent increas Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook 08/15/2014 04:46am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.The world's largest retailer eked out a 0.6 percent increas Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook 08/15/2014 04:46am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.The world's largest retailer eked out a 0.6 percent increas