Despite the lagging economy, Halloween spending is expected to be a sweet treat for retail. Could this be a good sign for what's to come during the holiday shopping season?

Will the back to school shopping season be a boon or bust for retailers? It depends on who you ask. Find out who predicts retailers will succeed and who thinks they will fall short.

Fall has only just officially begun, but Halloween merch and pumpkin-spice everything has been available to consumers for weeks already.  It is a time