Retail

US retail sales weak in February, underscore slowing economy

The weak report from the Commerce Department on Monday joined a raft of other soft data, including housing starts and manufacturing production that have left economists anticipating a sharp slowdown in growth in the first quarter.

ACLU: Meijer to change policies on filling prescriptions

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan says it has reached an agreement with Meijer on policy changes and training after a pharmacist at one of the retailer's stores refused to fill a prescription to help a woman complete a miscarriage.

Lennar rises, Centene drops

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Centene Corp., down $2.73 to $52.12.