Southwest sees strong holiday travel demand
Southwest Airlines expressed confidence in holiday travel demand Thursday after reporting record operating revenue over the three-month period ending in September.
Truly Hard Seltzer releases limited edition Halloween booze in wicked black hues
Truly Midnight Hard Seltzer, a limited-edition blackberry lemon-flavored beverage, is black using natural dyes. The release follows Boston Beer Co.'s launch of the first-ever Halloween-themed Angry Orchard mini-keg.
JetBlue optimistic on holiday travel after reaching 'milestone' in recovery
JetBlue says it's confident in holiday travel despite multiple economic headwinds. The airline posted quarterly results on Tuesday that missed Wall Street expectations.
Rising shipping costs prompt businesses to get creative with deliveries
Additional fees on shipping have helped carriers mitigate rising costs through the pandemic and after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which sent fuel prices soaring.
Halloween candy favorites see price spike
Candies like Skittles and M&M's are jumping in price, with some of the most popular brands seeing increases of more than 30%, according to recent data from Datasembly.
FedEx says it can handle holiday shipping rush
FedEx Ground will deliver residential packages seven days a week, including service to more than three-quarters of the U.S. on Sundays. The company employs over 700,000 workers.
Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey available for doorstep delivery for 1st time
Popeyes offers Cajun-Style Turkeys for Thanksgiving 2022 and will ship to those who live in the contiguous U.S. The cost of delivery is higher than in-store pickups.
Walmart to close on Thanksgiving for third consecutive year
Walmart announced that it will close on Thanksgiving Day for the third consecutive year. An executive at the retailer hinted that this may be the new norm.
Holiday return policies: What to know
Americans may have to return pay fees this holiday shopping season, depending on where and how consumers return unwanted items after Christmas. Some fees range from nearly $3.95 to almost $8.
Book holiday airline tickets this week, expert says: It's the 'sweet spot'
Mid-October is the "sweet spot" to nab airline tickets for the Thanksgiving and Christmas travel, according to an industry expert. After this week, prices will start to climb.
Toys R Us launches 451-store revival in Macy's locations ahead of holiday season
Macy's and WHP Global, which owns Toys R Us, made the deal in 2021 but only started opening locations in summer 2022 and accelerated plans to capitalize on the holiday season.
9 Halloween restaurant treats to satisfy your sweet and savory tooth
Here's a list of Halloween-themed menu items that are available throughout the month of October from national fast food chains and restaurants.
US companies staff up for holiday rush, hire seasonal workers
Ahead of the holiday rush, the search for seasonal workers could see some employers, including UPS, Amazon, Walmart, Macy's and others, competing for talent.
Amazon planning to hire 150,000 workers for holiday season
Amazon employees can earn more than $19 per hour, on average, depending on the position and location. Sign-on bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are also available.
Inflation to curb holiday travel plans
Bankrate's survey finds Americans are considering shortening their holiday trips, engaging in less expensive activities, or opting for cheaper lodging and travel destinations.
Petco's holiday collection for dogs, cats offers Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's gear
Petco has launched a "More & Merrier" holiday collection for cats and dogs that has more than 500 festive products for celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
US facing butter shortage ahead of holidays
The amount of butter sitting in cold storage facilities in the U.S. in August has fallen 22% compared to a year ago. However, economists warned about the ongoing shortage in June.
Halloween candy prices expected to jump 34% but its not deterring shoppers
The price for Halloween candy is expected to increase 34% this season but even still, industry experts project a spike in participation compared to years past.
Despite inflation, prepare for ‘strong’ holiday travel season ‘no matter what it costs’: Omni’s Peter Strebel
Omni Hotels & Resorts Chairman Peter Strebel argues decades-high inflation won't impact bookings or slow the holiday season travel demand due to "the need to get together."
Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays
Dick's Sporting Goods has plans to add up to 9,000 workers for the upcoming holiday season, the sports equipment and apparel retailer announced Monday.



















