Retailers and manufacturers are anxious about holiday shopping as they monitor supplies on delayed cargo ships.

And how exactly does it address the biggest challenges facing this economy?

For some businesses, the answer is no, but it depends on the value of the product in question.

Exports are delayed for key crops like walnuts, many of which are grown for overseas customers.

The co-owners of “A Good Used Book” in Los Angeles, California, are back in their retail space and looking ahead to the future.

R.G. Lamar of Stuckey’s Corp. bought pecan-shelling and candymaking facilities in rural Georgia. There’s demand, but not enough workers.

Three independent retailers on how they’re dealing with shortages, price increases and high demand.

It means businesses know that consumers want to buy and are working to meet that demand.

P&G home goods, including skin and oral care, will cost more. Companies are getting creative about getting products to market.

The stockpile is a way to address shortages of some medicines. Some of the ingredients will be stored for emergency use.