Christmas 2021: Everything you need to know about shopping, shipping and shortages
With Christmas being only a short 100 days away, gift shopping is something that’s sure to be on many consumers’ minds.
Shopping for Thanksgiving turkeys has begun—for supermarkets
Trying to deter national shortages like in 2020, supermarkets have begun stocking up on Thanksgiving turkeys.
UPS aims to hire 100K ahead of 'record peak holiday season'
UPS is primarily looking for full and part-time package handlers, drivers, driver helpers and personal vehicle drivers to handle the "annual increase in package volume."
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is back ... with rules
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade welcomes the public back to the streets of Manhattan to watch the world-famous celebration.
States with the highest Labor Day gas prices
This marks the most expensive Labor Day weekend gas prices since 2014, although some areas will hit consumers' wallets harder than others.
Nearly half of Americans want pumpkin spice around year-round: survey
Americans sure love their pumpkin spice.
National Waffle Day 2021 deals, freebies that are available in the US
Every year, National Waffle Day is celebrated on Aug. 24.
Airbnb on 2021 Halloween weekend will enforce anti-party restrictions
Vacation rental platform Airbnb will enforce its ban on one-night home rentals during Halloween weekend this year in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Aldi hiring 20,000 US employees ahead of holiday shopping
Discount grocer Aldi says it's going on a hiring blitz and boosting pay ahead of the holiday season.
Toys for Tots prepares for supply shortage this holiday season
The U.S. Marines Toys for Tots charity program is anticipating higher prices and a smaller supply of toys this holiday season.
Americans are spending more money than ever on super luxe vacations
As destination after destination reopens to foreign visitors, travel starved tourists are splashing out record amounts of cash on luxury hotel suites, the best bottles of champagne and other pricey perks.
Toymaker Hasbro raising prices ahead of holiday crunch
Hasbro, Inc. says they will raise prices in the third quarter, ahead of the holiday buying binge that comes at the end of the year.
Stores that will be open during the 4th of July
While many stores will remain open, some pharmacies will be closed or have reduced hours
Tanker driver shortages could make gas stations struggle to meet summer fuel demand: AAA
As the summer driving season is revving up, AAA is warning that a small number of gas stations across the U.S. may have trouble meeting rising fuel demand.
Fourth of July road travel estimated to reach pre-pandemic levels: AAA
Despite rising gas prices, 91% of holiday travel will be by car
Thanksgiving 2021: Stores closed for the holiday
You better make your Thanksgiving list and check it twice because not all stores are going to be open for the federal holiday.
Juneteenth holiday: Federal employees take the day to celebrate the country's newest holiday
On Thursday, President Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth, or June 19, as the 12th federal holiday.
Father's Day gifts for every price point
The coronavirus pandemic might be here for a second Father’s Day in a row, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find him a gift that he’ll enjoy.
JPMorgan, UBS, Wells Fargo to allow US employees take day off for Juneteenth
JPMorgan Chase & Co will give its U.S. employees one floating day off for the newly implemented Juneteenth federal holiday, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.
Walmart to close on Thanksgiving for second year in a row
Walmart announced on Friday that it will be closing all U.S. stores on Thanksgiving day to thank its employees for their work during the pandemic.



















