Áine Cain

Áine Cain is a senior reporter for Business Insider, covering Walmart, Target, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Ikea.

She writes about the changing nature of the retail business, the labor issues affecting retail employees, and the trends that consumers should know about. Occasionally, she'll delve into crime, multi-level marketing schemes, and weird history.

Cain previously wrote about careers and business strategy for Business Insider.

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Got a tip? Email her at acain@businessinsider.com. 

Read some of her past work here:

Lowe's workers say morale is reaching an all-time low as the home-improvement giant rolls out changes to stores

Jeffrey Epstein was accused of sex trafficking young girls on his mysterious private island. Over 40 years ago, a different millionaire escaped justice in a stunningly similar case.

Amazon warehouse employees speak out about the 'brutal' reality of working during the holidays, when 60-hour weeks are mandatory and ambulance calls are common

Ikea was once touted as one of the best places to work. Now workers are fleeing over a policy they say has backfired spectacularly.

LuLaRoe's founders have been linked to 31 LLCs set up during the last 3 years — and a lawsuit alleges they're attempting to shield assets like a Gulfstream jet, a ranch in Wyoming, and a world-record-breaking supercar named Ruthie