WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. retailers are tightening return policies to battle alleged consumer fraud, estimated to be $3.7 billion for the 2007 holiday shopping season.

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Holiday shoppers have helped U.S. retailer Costco Wholesale Corp. avoid inventory gluts and their accompanying markdowns, the retailer's financial chief said.

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Membership-club warehouse Costco Wholesale Corp. has ended its liberal U.S. electronics-return policy, the company said.

ISSAQUAH, Wash., April 22 (UPI) -- Shares in Costco Wholesale of Issaquah, Washington fell 9 percent Friday morning as it said it will not reach its projected earnings forecast for this year.