Online sales set Black Friday record
Black Friday online sales came in at 9.2 billion, setting a record with toys and tech items boosting sales.
Black Friday heads for online sales record
Black Friday online sales are expected to hit a record with total receipts between $9 billion and $9.2 billion.
Inflation looms over holiday season shoppers
Inflation is impacting holiday shoppers this year. The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas represents about 20% of the retail industry's annual sales.
Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Travel Deal Tuesday: What to know
Airlines are doling out some major sales on Nov. 29 in order to ramp up sales as we head into December, which is normally slower booking month for airlines.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
A new survey from Bankrate.com indicates more holiday shoppers plan to hit up Small Business Saturday than traditionally popular Black Friday this year.
Thanksgiving hours: Stores that will be open, closed
Several major retailers are closing their doors this Thanksgiving to give their workers some time off. However, a handful of companies will be open for limited hours.
Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle campaign on Thanksgiving
The Salvation Army's 132nd annual Red Kettle Campaign kicked off during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game. Each year, the organization helps over 25 million people in need.
Thanksgiving gas prices highest recorded but Americans still hitting the road
Gas prices are sitting around $3.60 per gallon, the highest ever recorded price for Thanksgiving since AAA starting tracking this data for over two decades.
Sheetz drops gas prices during Thanksgiving week to $1.99 a gallon
Sheetz is reducing the price of gas to $1.99 a gallon ahead of Thanksgiving from Nov. 21-28 at 368 stores that offer the Unleaded 88.
Crime in the retail world makes for not so happy holiday shopping season
The holiday shopping season is arriving amid a wave of organized retail crime, with some executives having recently raised the alarm about the issue.
Google warns of holiday scams: Bad actors 'accelerate' during the season
Google is warning users about scam artists ahead of the holiday season, instructing people to be aware of charity-related phishing attempts and phony subscriptions.
Disney California Adventure brings back major attractions next year
The Disneyland Resort announced the return of three major attractions early next year, including the Soarin' Over California ride and Lunar New Year celebrations.
Holiday sales flat at $64.5B, retailers forced to offer deals
Heading into Black Friday, online retail sales are $64.59 billion, which is flat compared to a year ago for the first three weeks of the season
Thanksgiving might bring changes in holiday-travel habits
Some travel experts say the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability of many people to work remotely has blurred the lines between business and leisure trips.
Krispy Kreme introduces new holiday doughnuts
Doughnut maker Krispy Kreme announced on Monday three new sweet treats ahead of the December holidays as a part of the company's "Santa Bake Shop collection."
Inflation pushes some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year: survey
Inflation and an uncertain economy have caused some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year, a recent survey said.
Deloitte: Most shoppers' holiday spending plans have stayed the same or gone up since September
Many shoppers either haven't changed their holiday spending intentions or plan to spend more amid stubbornly high inflation, according to a new Deloitte survey.
Your Thanksgiving dinner could cost 20% more this year because of inflation
Inflation has pushed the average cost of a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings for 10 people to about $64.05 on average, the most expensive in 37 years.
Thanksgiving travel: United Airlines expects busiest day since start of pandemic
United Airlines predicted that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be its busiest travel day since before the COVID pandemic, with an estimate of over 460,000 passengers.

















