Retail purchasing and direct purchasing are two different consumer shopping options. Purchasing goods through retail outlets or buying directly from manufacturers each offer advantages and potential ...

Good news for Dell and Gateway: Direct sales of computers and consumer electronics from manufacturers and resellers is on the rise, according to a recent survey by the NPD Group, a Port Washington, ...

The platform now enables retail buyers to purchase products directly from suppliers. Product discovery and sourcing platform RangeMe has expanded its service offering by now giving U.S. retail buyers ...

Last month, we presented a number of companies that have histories of raising their dividends year after year, along with an explanation of how they provide extra levels of compounding for diligent ...

— -- Q: When buying shares of large companies, it is better to use a broker or a direct purchase program? A: Normally I recommend investors open a brokerage account, even if they don't plan to do ...