Of all Madison 's spirited shopping districts, there's probably no giddier combination of bargains, brats, people-watching and high fashion than Maxwell Street. The problem is, you won 't find Maxwell Street on a map -- unless it 's a pretty big map.

Question: A friend and I bought some jewelry in Hungary, but when we went to collect the VAT at our departing airport, Frankfurt, the cash refund desk was closed. Can we get a VAT refund by mail?

The Fire Department continues to investigate the cause of what appears to be an accidental fire that damaged more than seven businesses Monday at the Westlink Shopping Center. Inspectors were still at work at the shopping center at Central and Tyler on T

New York—U.S. chain store sales increased 1.7 percent in August, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest study by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

TV and online shopping network ShopNBC announced Friday a 26% drop in its fiscal second quarter sales and the departure of CEO Rene Aiu, who took the job less than six months ago.