Christmas gas prices projected to sit around $3
The national average price for regular gasoline is expected to sit around $3 per gallon, according to automobile club AAA. Many states will see their averages fall below $3.
JetBlue warns December travel demand falls below expectations
JetBlue Airways announced in a filing Tuesday that its revenue is expected to take a hit in the fourth quarter after demand during December 'materialized below expectations.'
Holidays and inflation hit community care centers harder than ever
The current inflation rate is up nearly 8% from last year. Community care centers say they feel the pressure.
How Airbnb aims to crack down on New Year's Eve parties
Airbnb is enhancing its rules and technology in order to prevent disruptive parties during New Year's Eve weekend this year after piloting the restrictions in eight countries in 2021.
November online prices had biggest decline in 31 months: Adobe
Online prices fell in November on an annual basis for the third consecutive month, according to Adobe. The November price drop was the biggest decline since May 2020.
Georgia company selling 'Let's Go Brandon'-themed wrapping paper on track to double last year's sales
A Georgia apparel company that sold roughly $1 million worth of "Let's Go Brandon" wrapping paper last year has expanded its inventory and expects to double sales this year.
Last-minute Christmas flights down 15% from 2021: Hopper
Travel app Hopper reported that last minute Christmas airfare prices are down 15% from this time a year ago and down 11% from pre-pandemic times. However, prices will rise fast.
Chili's releases holiday collection, including 'ugly pepper sweater' and branded wrapping paper
Chili’s revealed its limited-edition holiday merchandise drop for 2022, including tacky sweaters and gifting essentials this holiday season for all Chili’s fanatics.
US manufacturing orders in China drop 40% amid COVID-19 lockdowns: report
U.S. manufacturing orders are reportedly down 40% in China as the country grapples with the latest round of stringent COVID-19 lockdowns.
How to avoid holiday online shopping scams
Experts offer tips to help shoppers avoid being swindled this holiday season when shopping online. E-commerce continues to surge which means shoppers need to be even more vigilant.
USPS at highest processing capability ever this holiday season
With more employees and new machines installed at facilities nationwide, the U.S. Postal Service says it's confident it will see more on-time deliveries this holiday season.
Dairy Queen debuts Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard and brings back a minty favorite
Dairy Queen announced it is releasing two holiday-inspired treats, the Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard and the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard, for the month of December.
Williams Sonoma celebrates second annual National Peppermint Bark Day
Williams Sonoma stores across the country will be celebrating National Peppermint Bark Day 2022 with taste testing and a peppermint bark board bake off.
Rao's Homemade holiday giveaway premieres tomato basil-scented candle, 'bejeweled' marinara sauce ornament
Italian sauce brand Rao's Homemade has released limited-edition holiday products, including a DIY Bloody Mary kit, a tomato basil-scented candle and a sparkly ornament for a 12-day giveaway.
Uber to offer free reindeer sleigh rides in Finland — world's first on-demand excursion of its kind
Uber Sleigh is introducing the world’s first-ever on-demand sleigh rides in Lapland, Finland, for a truly festive travel experience during the holiday season.
Retail trade group says rail strike could derail holiday shopping, overall economy
National Retail Federation (NRF) CEO Matt Shay stressed concerns over the potential rail strike saying it 'would be devastating for our economy at a time like this.'
Cyber Monday spending hits record $11.3B
Cyber Monday spending reached a record high of $11.3 billion this year as retailers doled out heavy discounts in order to drive demand, according to new data.
TSA says over 2.56M people screened at airport checkpoints the Sunday after Thanksgiving
The Transportation Security Administration said it conducted screenings of more than 2.56 million people at airport checkpoints the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Holiday shopping tips: How to be financially smart this season
Although holiday deals are enticing, shoppers can get into a bad habit of spending over their means even with discounts, which will put them in a bad spot come January.
Frontier Airlines ends customer service phone line support
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines dropped its customer service phone line in the middle of the busy holiday season as it fully transitions to digital communications.



















