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Electrolux is the world's second-largest home appliance maker after Whirlpool, but has its strongest market position in Europe.

Rumblings about Shake Shack’s proposed initial public offering are getting louder up and down Wall Street.

The high prices of Legos, seen as a mark of quality, don't deter consumers from buying the beloved construction toys.

NYC-based jewelry company American Pearl uses 3D printing technology to create customizable jewelry.

But despite a hiring slowdown, the U.S. jobs report published Friday by the Labor Department did show solid employment gains in August.

Samsung was desperate to garner buzz for its products before Apple unwraps its latest gizmos at an event on Sept. 9, an analyst said.

Most of the gains are in business services, manufacturing, construction and retail. But many are still unwilling part-timers.

Dozens of people were arrested Thursday morning at rallies in American cities, where protesters demanded better pay for fast food workers.

Phablets are expected to have a bigger impact on the smartphone market in the future and Apple’s larger iPhone 6 could deal a blow to Samsung.

Icahn became Family Dollar's largest shareholder in June, when he disclosed a 9.4 percent stake in the struggling retailer.

CVS pharmacies have stopped selling tobacco products, a move that will lose money at first but help rebrand the chain as a health care company.

The new iPad Air is likely to be thinner and faster than its predecessor, thanks to a more powerful processor.

The iPhone 6, which is expected to sport NFC-based mobile-payment capabilities, has reportedly attracted over 33,000 preorders for China Mobile.

Pacific Bluefin and BigEye tuna stocks have fallen sharply, forcing regulatory bodies to enforce fishing restrictions to help stocks recover.

Last month, Samsung sent out invites to its “Unpacked Episode 2” event, which will be held in three cities simultaneously.

Nearly half of all respondents in a survey of U.S. businesses said foreign firms were being singled out in a government crackdown.

Apple is reportedly working on deals to sign up credit-card companies such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express as partners.

Even as tablet demand levels out in mature markets, new operating systems are expected to keep demand for PCs going in these markets.

Amazon, having recently announced plans to invest $2 billion to expand in India, finds itself in a tax dispute with a local government.

Stores and websites are offering special promo codes for online shoppers over Labor Day weekend.

Novartis plans to file an application for marketing authorization of LCZ696 with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this year.

Chrysler surpasses Honda this month. Labor Day weekend should pump sales for August to 1.5 million vehicles.

Continued cautious household spending could hold back economic growth this fall.

If you're a savvy shopper, you know that Labor Day weekend is one of the best times to score major deals on clothing, appliances and more.

Major food corporations buy small companies dedicated to sustainability in order to help their own practices -- and their images. Does it work?

A specific lot of Pedigree adult dry dog food is being recalled because of potential contamination by metal fragments.

Major food companies need to invest heavily in corporate social responsibility if they hope to continue to thrive.

Sinking profits have Abercrombie, Hollister, American Eagle and Aeropostale trying on new looks -- and strategies.

Amid reports of the ridesharing company's aggressive marketing tactics, social media users say they will use its competitor, Lyft.