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Walmart Rolls Out Smaller ‘Express’ Stores — Dollars and Sense

Because Walmart doesn’t yet blanket enough of the US (and beyond), the retailer is now rolling out smaller versions of itself called Walmart Express stores. And they already seem quite profitable.

Shauna Wright

What Do We Buy Most in Warehouse Stores?

Question: According to a national survey, what is the best-selling item at warehouse club stores?

Tom Morgan

What Happens to Unredeemed Gift Cards?

The holidays may be over, but chances are you’ve got a constant reminder: a gift card. Gift cards are always a popular choice for holiday gifts, so you’d think more of them would actually be redeemed — but experts believe at least $2 billion worth of the cards given last year will never see a cash register. So what happens to all that money?

Shauna Wright

How Much Did We NOT Like Our Christmas Gifts? Try 49 Billion Worth

retailers set for huge days of returns, exchanges.

John McKay

Anonymous Person Paying Off Peoples’ Layaway Accounts

A mysterious donor in Detroit and othe KMart Stores

John McKay

Ten Most Often Shoplifted Items During The Holidays

Clothing, electronics..and Elmo?

John McKay

What Will It Take to Get Holiday Shoppers to Buy More? Discounts? Maybe

Since a new survey shows more than a third of Americans have already finished their holiday buying, analysts say retailers need to cut prices to the bone if they want people to keep shopping.

Shauna Wright

Donate a Gift to Kids in Foster Care

You can play a part in seeing every child in foster care within Benton and Franklin counties receive a holiday gift this year. From now until Dec. 16, drop off a new gift at any Ranch & Home store, Global Credit Union or the Kennewick Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill. Th...

Paul Drake

Donate a Gift to Kids in Foster Care

Andrew Kirk

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought together the best of everything you need to know. How to make the most of the deals, what to look for, what not to look for — it's all right here.

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