Simple wooden pallets make transporting items, loading and unloading easier. Our Planet Money team dives deep into the pallet world to see how this ubiquitous item is changing. And I'm Renee Montagne.

Stores frequently have items that are closed out, returned or overstocked, but because they dislike throwing away any of these items that remain serviceable and have no damage, stores work with ...

Piles of wooden pallets in the back of manufacturing plants, stores and malls could mean cash in your pocket if you're willing to do the work involved to pick them up and sell them. The key is ...