Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.

Ollie’s was founded in 1982 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and now has over 550 stores spanning 31 states. It touts itself as “America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, ...

— -- Earnings this week from these stores show how the recessionary shopper's behavior is affecting bottom lines. And a new analysis of off-price retailers shows they're doing better as the ...