Black Friday draws some early morning shoppers to Auburn, but many skip out

The days of outrageous lines and enticing doorbuster deals on Black Friday may now be a thing of the past as retailers' sales strategies and shoppers' habits change.

Ugly produce seems to have limited appeal, so some retailers pull it

Hannaford in Maine is among the supermarkets that have stopped carrying the imperfect fruits and vegetables.

More than half of traditional retailers say they’re fighting for survival

A new survey reveals some sobering results about what retailers see ahead.

Bankruptcy ruling keeps Sears alive

Even with this latest reprieve, Sears' long-term survival remains an open question.

Amazon rolling out delivery robots in Seattle

Mobile 'Scouts' the size of a cooler will have to navigate difficult city sidewalks and brave the elements.

Online-only sellers branching out to Main Street with brick-and-mortar stores

Some retailers that initially focused on virtual sales plan to open 850 stores over the next five years, a report says, a bright spot in the retail sector.

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