Minnesota businessman Tom Petters made a final push on Friday to convince a federal jury he was not responsible for a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme that bankrupted his company.

BJ's Wholesale reported a 37 percent drop in quarterly profit Wednesday, hurt by a charge for a proposed legal settlement regarding worker pay.

By Nicole Maestri

Costco customers may have to look elsewhere for Coca-Cola products now that the retailer has stopped carrying them because the pair are fighting over prices.

Costco customers may have to look elsewhere for Coca-Cola products now that the retailer has stopped carrying them because the pair are fighting over prices.

Improved retail sales gave Wall Street a boost Monday but provided little hope for a robust holiday shopping season that might invigorate the economic recovery.

Retail sales likely rose in October with part of the strength coming from a rebound in auto sales. Even with a gain, economists worry that consumer spending, the critical ingredient for overall economic growth, could falter in the months ahead.

Costco is hoping that consumers are becoming more comfortable making purchases as the No. 1 U.S. warehouse club operator heads into the year-end holiday shopping season.

By Martinne Geller and Nicole Maestri

Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions.

Despite signs of improved foot traffic at retail stores, the majority of retailers posted same-store sales Thursday that fell short of estimates.

The world's largest retailer wants to keep its customers even after they die.

Costco says it will start accepting food stamps at its warehouse clubs nationwide after testing them at stores in New York.

Stocks ended mixed Wednesday as banks and techs gained but investors took a wait-and-see approach ahead of the start of earnings season. But banks and techs gained.

Stocks struggled Wednesday as investors took a breather after a two-day rally and braced for the start of earnings season. But banks and techs giane.d