Retail

The number of car repossessions across the United States is on the rise and expected to continue into the new year. Some industry experts say it is a sign of the economy.

Taco Bell is mulling a plan to make French fries a permanent option on its menu as it looks to compete with McDonald's during breakfast and lunch.

A new consumer survey from Wish identified 10 of the "worst" holiday gift ideas from people who claim to have given and received bad gifts. Here's what made the list.

Retail data firm Datasembly reported that Christmas meals are going to cost consumers 16.4% more than a year ago. The grocery basket will cost more than $60 on average.

Starbucks workers are "doubling down" with another three-day strike as employees seek to unionize and negotiate.

A record number of shoppers are expected to hit stores and go online during what's known as Super Saturday. It's the last Saturday before Christmas and a key revenue-generating day for businesses.

A voluntary recall has been issued by Sundance Spas for 23,700 hot tubs over an issue related to their temperature sensors, the CPSC said on Thursday.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon talked about what the retail giant is seeing in terms of inflation for certain categories during a CNBC interview this week.

Good Matters Three-Wick candles are being recalled Thursday after the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported they could become fire and laceration hazards.

Walmart has been working with national drone services provider DroneUp since 2020 when it began trialing deliveries of at-home COVID-19 self-collection kits.

The Census Bureau reported that American shoppers spent less in November on retail and food services as high inflation continues to weigh on the sector.

Affording gifts during the holidays has become more challenging this year for many Americans, according to a recent poll, as the U.S. deals with inflation.

Consumers are back in shopping centers as traditional retail stocks rebound on Wall Street while outperforming Amazon, Overstock and eBay.

Consumers have increasingly gone online to buy medicine because of perceived cost savings and convenience. Shortages of certain products are also driving more people online.