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Retailers lost a whopping $33.5 billion to fraud last year, but that's still the lowest level in 19 years, a new industry report says. Retail "shrinkage" -- the combined result of people stealing from stores, employee theft, administrative errors and vendor fraud -- decreased to 1.44% of overall...

Spending time with family is one thing, but spending a lifetime with that sweater your Aunt Emily gave you for Christmas is another. Before you head back to the mall with your unwanted items, there are few things to know about retailer return policies this holiday season. The most important...