RICHMOND, Va.—Shoppers lining up for the predawn deals tomorrow might be among the few who get a break this holiday season. Retailers, facing another tough holiday selling season, likely will have less merchandise on hand this year. That means those...

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For Angela Lee, the memory from last year is still fresh—too fresh some days. She was painting her store, Wilson Lee Interiors, preparing to open it in a month. She was alone, the radio keeping her company. It was Sept. 15, 2008. The news came on...

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The nation’s retailers usher in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season tomorrow with extended hours, freebies and deep discounts on everything from toys to flat-panel TVs. Here are the nuts and bolts of the holiday kickoff, dubbed...

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