A recall of hundreds of frozen waffle products and other toaster foods sold in many U.S.…
Retail and wholesale
CVS workers strike at 7 Southern California stores for better pay and health care
LOS ANGELES — Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for…
Former porn shop worker wants defamation lawsuit by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed
RALEIGH, N.C. — A former porn shop worker who was accused by North Carolina Lt. Gov.…
US shoppers spent more at retailers last month despite higher prices
WASHINGTON — Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay…
Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly…
US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly
NEW YORK — The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it…
Walgreens to close 1,200 US stores as chain attempts to steady operations at home
Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks…
Eggnog before Thanksgiving? Shoppers eager for a new season scramble retail calendars
NEW YORK — After sipping pumpkin spiced lattes in August and putting up Halloween decorations in…
Next Week: United Airlines earnings, retail sales, housing starts
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week. SPOTLIGHT…
Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in sign that price pressures slowing
WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States were unchanged last month in another sign that…