Retail

The idea has a mixed record.

We’ll also hear from Home Depot and Lowe’s soon.

As the circulation of the penny falls, businesses are rounding bills or asking customers without exact change to use credit cards.

Many consumers will have to pare down or spend more on gifts this year, just to match what they gave last year.

The once-popular retailer is planning to launch about 30 new stores, which will include seasonal shops that resemble the model used by Spirit Halloween. 

According to one report, the condiment market has grown 50% since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Will the momentum continue?

Snail mail stands out when consumers are overwhelmed by digital ads.

As part of the proposed settlement, the credit card companies will temporarily lower the swipe fees for merchants. But not everyone sees this as a satisfying end to a legal battle that stretched on for 20 years.

Alana Ferko has worked at the Butte Plaza Mall for 40 years. In a month, she’ll be fully retired.

October's 6.7% drop followed a spike in late summer before subsidies expired.