Marie-Kondo effect: Goodwill doesn't want your junk
The increased volume for thrift stores seen since the launch of the popular Netflix series on decluttering has brought with it more headaches and extra work, as people are donating things that nobody would want.
Target distances itself from Mossimo label amid college admissions scandal
Giannulli’s eponymous budget menswear line was a fixture at Target stores from 2000 until the retail phased out the brand in 2017 amid declining consumer interest.
Asian shares shrug off Wall St losses as China ends congress
U.S. stocks were edging lower in early trading on Wall Street Thursday as the market settles down after three days of gains.
College admissions scandal: Sephora cuts ties with Loughlin daughter Olivia Jade
The makeup products she was associated with through her partnership with Sephora were no longer featured on the company website as of Thursday afternoon.
New Tractor Supply distribution center opens, to employ 350
A 925,000-square-foot distribution center for the Tractor Supply Co. retail chain has opened in an economically struggling part of central New York.
Low-cost retailers leading the brick-and-mortar retail comeback?
State of retail
Dollar General 4Q results mixed, fiscal 2019 outlook weak
Dollar General Corp. (DG) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $483.2 million.
Asian stocks edge up on stimulus hopes after Chinese data
U.S. stocks opened broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, powered by technology and health care companies, as the market pushes for its third straight day of gains.
Vera Bradley and Guardant Health surge while Express falls
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Rite Aid Corp., up 4 cents to 72 cents The drugstore chain purged its top management, including CEO John Stanley, and said it will cut 400 full-time jobs.
US health officials move to tighten sales of e-cigarettes
U.S. health regulators are moving ahead with a plan designed to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers by restricting sales of most flavored products in convenience stores and online.
What retail apocalypse? These brands are opening 2,000-plus stores this year
Dollar General, Aldi, Ulta and Walmart are among the retailers who are thriving despite a slew of store closures.
FDA moves to ban sales of flavored e-cigs
The move comes ahead of Commissioner Gottlieb's departure from the agency.
Aurora Cannabis names Trian's Nelson Peltz as adviser, shares rise
Peltz, who is best known as CEO and founding partner of Trian Fund Management, will advise Aurora on potential partnerships, as well as its plans for global expansion.
What Verizon will charge for 5G
The carrier is the first to disclose the cost to access the new, faster network.
Rite Aid replacing three top executives, cutting 400 jobs
Rite Aid leadership change
Rite Aid’s CEO out in management shakeup, cutting about 400 US jobs
The move is expected to save about $55 million annually.
Business Highlights
___ Much of world bans Boeing jet involved in Ethiopia crash HEJERE, Ethiopia (AP) — Much of the world, including the entire European Union, has grounded the Boeing jetliner involved in the Ethiopian Airlines crash or banned it from their airspace.
Casey's General Stores, Colfax rise; XPO Logistics falls
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday: Stitch Fix Inc., up $6.80 to $33.78 The online clothing styling service reported earnings and revenue that came in well ahead of what Wall Street analysts were expecting.
Dick's to halt sales of rifles, ammo at 125 of its stores
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. said on Tuesday that it will stop selling hunting rifles and ammunition at 125 of its stores, replacing the gear with merchandise it believes will sell better at those locations.
Dick's to stop selling guns in 125 stores amid sales fallout from ban
The sporting goods retailer previously rose the minimum age to purchase guns and prohibited the sale of some rifles.















