Retail

The heart-shaped candy with messages including "Hug Me" and "Be Mine" was first invented by Daniel Chase in the 1860s at the New England Confectionery Company. Here’s everything you need to know about conversation hearts.

U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in January, a slight improvement over December, as unseasonably warm weather boosted sales at hardware stores and furniture stores.

Subway's franchisees expressed concerns over the chain's upcoming "buy a footlong and get a footlong" promotion, saying it may pose a financial risk

Yelp Inc. named a new finance chief, a move that comes as the online-review company faces pressure to boost its financial performance.

Weeks after fellow fried chicken rival Popeyes began selling a line of clothes culled from its employees' uniforms, the Kentucky-based fast-food chain upped the ante. 

The Swedish Furniture giant is hosting a sleepover at two of its showrooms on March 13, a day coinciding with World Sleep Day.

The retail struggle is real for Wayfair.

Kraft Heinz Co on Thursday reported a 5.1% fall in quarterly sales, missing estimates due to lower U.S. demand for cheese, coffee, bacon and other products. 

Kellogg's Morningstar Farms rolls out Incogmeato sausages, bratwursts.

Customers of Rihanna's lingerie brand and a consumer advocacy group are accusing the singer's company of deceptive marketing practices.

A reorganization is underway at Kohl's.

After a year of going head to head with some of the industry's heaviest hitters over the hierarchy of crispy chicken sandwiches, Popeyes fared pretty well. 

Over the years, California grape farmers have faced a problem of too much supply.

An Illinois shopping center has become a dog-friendly mall.

The $68,000 chair is available just in time for Valentine's Day, though its price is far beyond the average $196.31 that Americans plan to spend.