Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 14 at the Maumee Bay State Park lodge.

In a consumer economy like the United States the old adage “nothing happens until someone sells something” is a guide to every company’s prospects.

It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: Sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items, too.

DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 on Monday night.