As deserted malls and department stores struggle to court consumers with steep discounts, an even more ferocious price war is being waged online.

As deserted malls and department stores struggle to court cash-short consumers with steep discounts, a similar and even more ferocious price war is being waged online.

The British airline’s cheaper yet premium offshoot, OpenSkies, could be an experiment for a new business model for traditional airlines.

Some doctors are eager to make a deal on Botox, and facial and body operations.

Eric Schiffer, 47, the chief executive of 99 Cents Only Stores, spoke about his company, which sells more than a billion dollars of goods a year, and how it is coping with mounting expenses.

From September 2006 to last April, club stores like Sam’s Club and Costco experienced a big increase in shoppers, particularly more affluent ones.

At many 99-cent stores, the signs still advertise rock-bottom prices, but much of the merchandise costs more.

At many 99-cent stores, the signs still advertise rock-bottom prices, but much of the merchandise costs more.

At many 99-cent stores, the signs still advertise rock-bottom prices, but much of the merchandise costs more.

Whole Foods Market is on a mission to revise its gold-plated image, working to convince consumers it can be an economical place to shop.