Memphis Business News

Records discovered at City Hall show ex-Mayor Willie Herenton and some business associates not only had big dreams for urban renewal, they used the mayor's office to pursue their dream of personal profit. According to The Commercial Appeal newspaper, these...

Victoria's Secret is hoping a new push-up bra intended to boost women's busts as much as two sizes also will enhance its bottom line this holiday season. The lingerie chain, owned by Limited Brands Inc., began promoting its "Miraculous Bra"...

Tenn. — Discount retailer Fred's Inc. said Thursday sales in stores open at least a year edged up 0.4 percent in October, missing analyst expectations. The company said expenses to advertise and discount products to woo cautious consumers will hurt...

Dover Motorsports Inc. had a third-quarter loss as a result of shutting down its Memphis racetrack, the company said Tuesday. Dover released its earnings this week showing a weaker third quarter than last year. Revenues were $31.1 million during the...

Maybe that’s because I go into it with the expectation that I’m going to be delayed. Once I get through security, I go to the bar, ask for a wine, order some death-defying foods and then do some work, until...

Tenn. — Many West Tennessee farmers are in a race with rising water in the Mississippi River to harvest their crops. A flood warning remained in effect Monday for Lake, Dyer and Lauderdale counties. The National Weather Service said the...

International Paper, the world's top wood products company, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit more than doubled as a huge federal tax credit more than offset falling sales of cardboard box materials. The 13 percent sales decline shows retailers who depend...

If you're like most consumers, you're more than happy to buy green -- as long as it saves greenbacks. A recent study by the Shelton Group found that consumers who purchase eco-friendly products at least occasionally are more interested in...