New economic data suggest that in these times of maybe-we're-in-a-recession-maybe-we're-not, many consumers are finally starting to exercise prudence and responsibility with regards to what economists call "discretionary" spending habits.

Kids can outgrow clothes and lose interest in toys long before wearing them out, and an East Village thrift shop that specializes in children's items is doing brisk business amid a faltering economy.

MANILA, Philippines -- Business groups are relieved that government will not be able to wrest control of the management of the Manila Electric Company in Tuesday’s annual stockholders’ meeting, saying government domination in private business would be

SAN FRANCISCO - Shoppers are discovering an upside to the down economy. They are getting price breaks by reviving an age-old retail strategy: haggling.

implement more customer-centric business models. The graphic illustrates t 24/04/2008 15:46:00 Business Wire Banks have long relied on strong return on asset (ROA) performance from credit cards.