AP Exclusive: Tests show toxin in chain stores' jewelry
Jewelry with the toxic metal cadmium is showing up on the shelves of national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya, according to newly released test results.
3 strategies for companies concerned about Amazon wage hike
Amazon's plans to pay all its U.S. employees at least $15 an hour is putting pressure on small business owners, even those who aren't retailers directly competing with the huge company.
Lampert won't bail out Sears this time
The company has a $134 million debt payment due Monday,
Losses on Wall Street ripple through Asia; stocks slump
U.S. stock indexes fell in early trading Wednesday as interest rates nudged higher yet.
Markets Right Now: White House downplays market plunge
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Trump signs bills to help patients stop overpaying for drugs
President Donald Trump has signed into law two bills that would allow pharmacists to tell consumers when paying cash would be cheaper than using insurance.
Sears’ slow decline kills iconic brand – recapping the downfall
Sears is a 132-year-old American icon yet it can’t find a way to stop the bleeding.
Scramble for holiday season workers already near fever pitch
Across the country, America's retailers and shipping companies are looking happily forward to a robust holiday shopping season.
Sears reportedly on verge of bankruptcy
The downfall of Sears
Sears hires advisers to prepare bankruptcy filing: report
Sears has $134 million in debt due on Monday.
In boon for farmers, Trump lifts restrictions on ethanol
The Trump administration is moving to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol, a boon for Iowa and other farm states that have pushed for greater sales of the corn-based fuel.
Business Highlights
___ Google expands Pixel phone screens, undercuts Apple on price NEW YORK (AP) — Google's new Pixel phones mirror the industry trend moving the devices toward lusher, bigger screens, and add new twists on the camera for taking better selfies and other pictures.
Trump store takes on NFL with 'Stand up for America' football jerseys
The $99 uniforms feature the No. 45 and "Trump" on the back.
Walmart may pass Amazon as top online grocer
Deutsche Bank believes online groceries are key to Walmart’s growth.
Sears names restructuring expert to board as debt is due
Sears Holdings Corp. is adding a restructuring expert to its board, raising the specter that the ailing retailer could be preparing for a reorganization filing in bankruptcy court.
Bernie Sanders asks Amazon to clarify whether wage hike will cost workers
Some employees believe their total compensation will decrease thanks to changes in pay structure.
Trian considers a takeover of Papa John's: report
Nelson Peltz is the co-founder of Trian.
Why October is busiest sports month of year for ticket market
About 500,000 tickets for sporting events are used each week in October.
Retailers compete for Toys 'R' Us' holiday toy sales
Holiday retail toy battle
Walmart partners with MGM to boost video-on-demand service
Walmart bought Vudu eight years ago.


















