Anne D'Innocenzio

AP Business Writers

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Five ship to shore cranes and gangs of longshoremen work to load and unload the container ship CMA CGM Laperouse at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga. With three months until Christmas, toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves as they face a severe supply network crunch.

Toymakers Race to Get Products on Shelves Amid Supply Clogs

One company is leaving toys behind in China.

In this May 26, 2021 photo, a sign for workers hangs in the window of a shop along Main Street in Deadwood, S.D. U.S. employers added 559,000 jobs in May, an improvement from April’s sluggish gain but still evidence that many companies are struggling to find enough workers as the economy rapidly recovers from the pandemic recession.

US Adds 559K Jobs as Firms Still Struggle to Fill Positions

Many are seeking better jobs, lack affordable child care, worry about contracting COVID-19, or have decided to retire early.

This Feb. 20, 2020 file photo shows a Lululemon sign in Burlingame, Calif. Athletic apparel maker Lululemon Athletica Inc. said Monday, June 29, 2020 it's acquiring at-home exercise startup Mirror for $500 million. The deal is part of Lululemon's plan to expand beyond just selling yoga tights and other workout clothing.

Lululemon Buys At-Home Exercise Startup for $500 Million

Mirror, which launched in 2018, sells a $1,500 interactive mirror that streams workout classes.

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Pandemic Brings Fortunes to Amazon

It also brought headaches.

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Jeans Co. Files Chapter 11 for 2nd Time in Three Years

Extended closures of its stores in the pandemic have hurt its business.

In this Sunday, March 22, 2020 photo, Bill Purdue, left, cuts pieces of fabric while Mike Rice sews them into face masks in Rice's autobody and upholstery shop in Washington, Ind.

Volunteers Sew Masks for Workers Facing Shortages

On a normal day, Bill Purdue is waterproofing basements. Today is not a normal day.

A pair of Baby Yoda dolls, by Mattel, are displayed at Toy Fair New York, in the Javits Convention Center, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020.

How Virus Could Impact the Toy Business

Amid quarantines and shutdowns, just about 30% of the workers needed are at toy factories in China.

In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, people line up to buy face masks from a medical supply company in Nanning in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Coronavirus Fear Touches Off a Global Run on Face Masks

Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite evidence that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.

Walmart to Launch Prime Rival

It will be called Walmart+.

In this Nov. 8, 2018, file photo model Devon Windsor walks the runway during the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 in New York. Victoria's Secret's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million. Victoria's Secret will become a private company.

Victoria's Secret Sells

The company is going private.

This June 25, 2019, file photo shows the entrance to a Walmart in Pittsburgh. Walmart is reporting disappointing fourth-quarter profits and sales. The nation's largest retailer says that sales at its U.S. stores heading into the holiday season were weaker than expected. It also said that social unrest in Chile hurt its business.

Walmart Ends Year with Rare Miss

Its the worst miss in about five years.