Gartner dives into the toxic cultural changes wrought by the rising cost of living -- and what brands can do to address rampant skepticism. Read the whole story

Strong holiday spending was good news for retailers, but lower-income households are dangerously tapped out. Read the whole story

There also was a big jump in Keep Returns usage by brands, Loop Returns reports. Read the whole story

Costco says its members want to interact with a diverse employee base. Read the whole story

The try-on technology lets users experiment with both styles and colors. Read the whole story

The Netflix series with a high body count inspired partnerships from blood-spattered Crocs to "Bloody Rose"-themed cosmetics. Read the whole story

Walmart told workers they could lose their jobs for not using expensive deposit accounts to access their paychecks, according to the suit. Read the whole story

Consumers sought deals and shopped right up to the last minute, Mastercard reports. Read the whole story