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Higher milk and cocoa prices dragged down the candy maker's third-quarter earnings.

Investors are finding India's consumer-driven Internet startup scene increasingly attractive, pumping in money and boosting valuations.

Retail members of MCX could face huge fines if they accept Apple Pay or other rival mobile payment systems.

"As a precautionary measure, Nutek believed it was a prudent decision to withdraw all its baby wipe products," the company said.

How to get free samples in honor of National Chocolate Day.

The mobile payment technology for the iPhone 6 isn't currently accepted by the company and it’s not expected to be accepted anytime soon.

Looking to take a strong stake in India's growth in coming years, Japan's SoftBank will invest $10 billion in local Internet-based opportunities.

With its $627 million investment in Snapdeal, Japan's SoftBank is set to make a strong foray into India's online shopping business.

There are two types of peer pressure, and both might help make Apple Pay the new normal.

The nation's second- and third-largest drug store chains have their own mobile payments plans.

Since its founding, Amazon has barely eked out a profit. And investors are not happy about the company's latest disappointments on Wall Street.

Once expected to be a game-changer, the Fire phone has sold few handsets during its four months of availability.

Walmart, looking to revive its investments to expand in India, has named a company veteran as chief operations officer in the country.

Many soft-drink makers are now combating falling sales by adopting alternative "health-conscious" products.

Search engines' lists of most popular children's costumes this year are dominated by "Frozen" characters.

Xiaomi may want to manufacture in India, but the country's all-but-absent electronics manufacturing ecosystem will be a big obstacle.

CEO Don Thompson blamed "unusual events" in Asia, but the fast-food chain's meat woes didn't start this summer.

The average person will spend $77.52 on costumes, candy and decorations for Halloween this year -- about $2 more than in 2013.

The latest retail giant to acknowledge customer data is vulnerable.

The world's largest beverage maker is restructuring to adapt to changing drink preferences.

In June, some Samsung phones and tablets were approved by the U.S. Department of Defense to hold sensitive but unclassified information.

Marijuana-infused edibles would have to have a clear marking or color so children do not accidentally consume them.

The German sneaker maker bought Reebok in 2006 in hopes of gaining market share in the U.S., but the plan hasn't worked.

Forty-five percent of U.S. credit card holders say they will probably avoid stores that have been hacked. Sixteen percent will never come back.

The retailer, once the darling of the sector, has suffered over the last year with its big out-of-town stores losing favor.

Xiaomi, whose so-called flash sales have garnered frenzied interest in India, badly underestimated the demand there, a company executive said.

Americans are growing more confident in the economy, but they are still holding back some spending.

The new iMac has been described by a company executive as "insanely great," but its pricing may not appeal to the masses.

The massive retailer is investing more in e-commerce as rival Internet retailer Amazon invests in physical storefronts.