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Michigan retailers took Christmas in July to heart this year as they stocked up throughout the summer in preparation of supply chain disruptions. Retailers are warning shoppers that restocking inventory during the holiday season will be a challenge due to distribution backlogs and a lack of transportation labor. Toy store owner Lynn Negen said she’s still waiting on specialty orders she placed in February 2020.

Supply chain delays mean some firms may not be able to meet demand during the busy shopping period.

Experts are warning parents and families to be aware of where their kids’ toys are coming from this holiday season to help avoid any toy-related injuries.

Luxury brand cachet doesn’t just revolve around being exclusive. Younger shoppers also care about sustainability and ethics.

Celebrate Halloween at Briarwood Mall on Oct. 28.

Walmart, Target, Kroger, Publix, H-E-B and Wegmans are among the retailers that sold Tyson Foods’ recalled chicken products. The retailers each posted recall notices on their websites after Tyson Foods’ announcement Saturday that it was voluntarily recalling approximately 8.5 million pounds of frozen, cooked chicken products for possible listeria contamination. The recall includes Tyson branded fully cooked and frozen products and private label products for restaurants, including Jet’s Pizza, Casey’s General Store, Marco’s Pizza and Little Caesars. The CDC advises businesses to not serve or sell the recalled products. A full list of the recalled products is posted on the USDA website and Tysonfoods.com.

Complaints about poor customer service have risen to their highest level for 12 years, a survey says.

Amazon Prime Day is set for June 21 and 22, but other retailers are going to be having massive sales of their own.

Three baby products found at popular retailers Target and Walmart have been recalled due to choking hazards. The products are Firefly Frank Infant Teethers by Battat and sold exclusively at Target, Clip Clop Infant Activity Rattles by Playgro and sold at Walmart, and Cat and Jack Baby Rompers by Target. Contact Target by phone at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. central time daily. Parents should take the toy from their children and contact Playgro for a free replacement. Alternatively, contact Playgro by phone at 855-775-2947 anytime from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (pacific time) Monday through Friday or by email at customercare@playgro.com.

"The [retailers] that want to grow their business are excited," CEO David Simon said Monday evening during a call with analysts. "The healthy retailers that believe in their business — believe in their plans — are making deals." Total revenue fell by about 24% to $1.13 billion, from $1.49 billion a year ago. Simon's funds from operation for the three-month period amounted to $2.17 per share, down from $2.96 per share a year ago. Simon's occupancy rate at the end of the year was 91.3%, a tick down from 95.1% a year ago.

Now the once vaunted shopping malls you often found these chains inside of are getting hit hard as well. Drive to your local mallFairlane Town Center once owned by mall company Starwood just handed the keys over to the bank. “Without department stores malls are threatened. He says over the years department stores eroded because of specialty brands starting stores, then outlets, then the big box stores took over hardware and furniture. One of the things Bieri does warn about shopping malls is the fact they are going to need massive amounts of investment to keep strong.

NEW YORK – Amazon will hire another 100,000 people to keep up with a surge of online orders. The company said Monday that the new hires will help pack, ship or sort orders, working in part-time and full-time roles. This time around, Amazon said it needs the people at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it's opening this month. In addition to the holiday shopping rush, Amazon plans to hold its one of its busiest shopping days, Prime Day, in the fall this year after postponing it from July. Amazon will be monitoring whether it needs to hire more workers for the holidays, but doesn't have anything to announce yet, Boler Davis said.

Brooks Brothers will permanently close more than a quarter of its 200 stores. Brooks Brothers said Wednesday that it will continue operations as it restructures and is looking to reopen shops that are not being closed permanently. “The good thing about Brooks Brothers: It’s a very strong brand," he said. Brooks Brothers' two-button suits were a favorite of President John F. Kennedy. Clark Gable wore Brooks Brothers and Jennifer Aniston appeared on the cover of GQ magazine wearing nothing but a red, white and blue Brooks Brothers tie.

LANSING, Mich. – On Monday, Treasury issued a Notice Regarding Phased Reestablishment of Michigan’s Bottle Deposit Return Program. UPDATE: Michigan stores can start accepting bottle, can returns immediatelyBy June 15, retailers must reopen their bottle return facilities and resume the collection of returnable beverage containers and refund of customer bottle deposits. Retailers reopening their bottle return facilities must ensure those facilities comply with all state-mandated safety protocols and restrictions, including the most recent state-mandated safeguards to protect workers. Establish special or limited hours of operation for bottle return facilities. Periodically close bottle deposit facilities as needed for cleaning and supply management.

Michigan retailers start reopening amid pandemicPublished: May 26, 2020, 6:43 amMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order requires an appointment for customers before entering a retail store. Gatherings of no more than 10 people are allowed.

There were some surprising dips in buying trends this holiday season, but overall, retail sales grew almost 8 percent, according to Mastercard. Michelle Miller has more.

Retailers getting creative to lure online shoppers Americans are doing more and more of their shopping online, forcing retailers to do more to get shoppers in the door. CBS News' Alison Harmelin looks at one store that's giving customers a hands-on experience.