Retail

Americans apparently do not plan on skimping when it comes to spending money on their sweethearts this Valentine's Day, despite consumers feeling the squeeze of inflation.

A law aimed at raising fast-food workers' wages and creating better working conditions will get put to California voters in 2024.

Serta Simmons Bedding has filed a pre-arranged bankruptcy though it says business fundamentals remain strong despite financial challenges from a slumping mattress industry.

Dollar Tree Inc. announced on Tuesday that CEO Mike Witynski would step down from the board and leave the company. Rick Dreiling will assume the role of chief executive.

Prime members will be able to get as many prescription medications as they need for $5 a month with the new RxPass, according to e-commerce giant Amazon.

A federal judge on Monday tossed a lawsuit brought against Whole Foods after three former employees claimed they were unlawfully fired for wearing Black Lives Matter masks.

PetSmart is looking to hire two chief toy testers – one cat and one dog – to give its new toys and treats a try for one year. The pets will each be paid $10K to get the job done.

Bed Bath & Beyond is facing another critical challenge: staying listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Following the opening of the first legal weed shop in New York City, police reportedly said that there are more than 1,300 suspected illegal marijuana stores operating.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for over 38,000 children's pajama sets that do not meet federal flammability standards and pose burn risks to kids.

The cost for orange juice continues to surge, and it is likely to remain strong due to bad weather and disease impacting crops, according to commodities analyst Judy Ganes.

Sneaker giant is leaving downtown Seattle, Washington amid crime concerns and post-pandemic shopping woes as the city struggles to bounce back from the pandemic.

Walgreens has agreed to pay $83 million to the state of West Virginia to settle a lawsuit claiming the pharmacy chain contributed to the opioid crisis.

The National Retail Federation announced Wednesday that retail sales growth fell short of expectations but that we still ended the year "with impressive annual retail sales."

Americans pulled back on spending at restaurants, bars and other retail stores in December as they confronted high inflation and rising interest rates.

Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as persisting inflations dampens sales. It marks the latest in a line of companies that are facing similar struggles.

Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison said that physical stores are the "biggest central competitive advantage" that retail companies can have in today's environment.