Holiday shipping: USPS deadlines you need to know
The U.S. Postal Service wants holiday shoppers to know that they should order and mail their packages ASAP.
Thrift store owners prepare for wave of holiday shoppers as secondhand gifts become less taboo
Secondhand gifting has become a major trend during the pandemic
Black Lives Matter calls for month-long boycott of ‘white companies’
The BLM national arm is leading a boycott of 'white companies' until the beginning of 2022 during the peak of holiday shopping season.
Those retro toys hiding in your attic may be worth money
Old toys, like certain Lego sets and Polly Pocket, may be worth hundreds of dollars today.
Black Friday draws US shoppers but many shun stores for online
Bargain hunters ventured out in chilly weather to buy Christmas gifts on Black Friday only to discover that many U.S. retailers offered smaller price markdowns this year amid tight supplies.
Chicago and DC mayors promote Black-owned businesses on Black Friday
The mayors of Chicago and Washington, D.C., both promoted Black-owned businesses on Black Friday.
McDonald's app experiences outage in United States on Egg McMuffin promo day
McDonald’s notified its customers that it would be selling Egg McMuffins for 63 cents on Nov. 18, in honor of the menu item’s original price though the promo might have contributed to app outage
Best Buy billionaire founder 'feeling really good about the holiday season' despite rising inflation
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze said that he is “feeling really good about the holiday season” despite rising inflation.
More consumers planning to gift secondhand this year: report
Americans might be turning to secondhand stores for gifts this holiday season as supply chain challenges and inflation mount.
Inflation: Tips for saving on holiday meats
As families in the U.S. prepare to face Thanksgiving and Christmas inflation on their favorite food staples, the cost of meat has already gone up.
Veteran's Day: Freebies and deals for service members
Veterans Day is here, and companies throughout the country are ready to give back to active and retired service members.
International travel resuming ahead of holiday shopping season a boon to business: NRF CEO
National Retail Federation CEO Matthew Shay argued on Monday that the United States move to lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists is “very positive” and will help boost retail sales.
Empire State Building debuts limited-edition craft beer
Beer fans can drink an exclusive brew at the Empire State Building.
Le Creuset launches 'Harry Potter' cookware collection
While some “Harry Potter” fans might want to get their hands on a cast-iron cauldron, Le Creuset’s new cookware collection may be more within reach.
Uber will now deliver baby items to you
Uber has added a shopping and delivery option that’ll help parents in a pinch.
Oprah's Favorite Things 2021 list revealed for holiday season
The holiday season has just kicked off and Oprah Winfrey has already spoken out.
Carvel's cookie butter ice cream returns with a twist
Starting on Nov. 1, Lotus Biscoff cookies and Carvel collide.
Patagonia joins 'natural wine' and drink trend with big name distilleries
Patagonia wants you to take a sip of wine, cider or sake during your next outing.
Collection of Napoleon's historic guns, sword from 1700s up for auction: 'Finest arms ever created'
A collection of historic weapons that reportedly once belonged to Napoléon Bonaparte will be put up for auction.
Truck driver shortage hits record high, threatening to hurt holiday shopping
The holidays could become more complicated this year as the shortage of truck drivers continues to grow.



















