Retail

Lowe's 3Q profit topped expectations

Lowe’s intends to exit its retail operations in Mexico and had identified other underperforming or non-core businesses and stores for divestiture.

Watch geeks drive booming trade in preowned pieces

A thriving trade in preowned luxury watches is overshadowing sales of new time pieces, fueled by internet buzz and a proliferation of dedicated retailers who pull in millions of dollars a year.