Retail

Originally started in her kitchen during the pandemic, candlemaker Colina Bruce talks about moving her business into a brick-and-mortar store and how things are shaping up through the holidays.

From dealing with surplus inventory to accommodating changing consumer habits, this Georgia retailer is trying to suss out the future.

The company missed profit expectations, and its leadership is warning of a soft holiday season.

“It essentially changes the DNA of your business,” said Lindsay McCormick, CEO of personal care products company Bite.

A few months into the pandemic, Sam Heansel was laid off from her graphic design job. She's been working at a pet store for two years.

Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, co-owner of Dean's Sweets in Portland, talks about preparing for the holidays and rising costs.

The National Retail Federation says theft, fraud and poor inventory management led to $95 billion in losses last year.

Sales rose 0.3% last month, but there are signs some consumers are pulling back on big-ticket items, excluding cars.

The financial services industry has a long history of spotting indicators of illegal activity in legal transactions.

Retailers are trying to get rid of excess inventory by marking down certain products. That's likely to lure shoppers.