U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in September with gains in credit card debt and auto and student loans.

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The back-to-school shopping season is off to a promising start, but retailers may be sacrificing profit for sales.

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Students may not be thrilled about their summer break drawing to a close, but retailers couldn't be happier.

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Federal regulators are warning consumers about the risks of using virtual currencies such as Bitcoin.

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U.S. retail sales rose modestly in May as consumers turned cautious in their spending. But the weaker-than-expected result is unlikely to derail stronger overall in the second quarter.

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U.S. retail sales growth slowed in April, with consumers shopping less online and cutting back on purchases of furniture and electronics.

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The U.S. economy is emerging from hibernation after a bleak winter.

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We soon could know the identity of the manufacturer — only known now as "Company Doe" — in a product safety case linked to a child's death.

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Consumers increased their borrowing in February on autos and student loans by the largest amount in a year. But for a second straight month, they cut back on their credit card use.

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Americans barely increased their spending in February after a weak January performance, strong evidence that the severe winter will hold back the economy in the first quarter.

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