Holiday donations to food banks and toy drives dwindle due to inflation: 'People pull back'
Food banks and toy drives in the U.S. are in need of holiday donations as many struggle to keep up with rising demand while inflation takes a toll on organizations and families.
Christmas facts: 10 pieces of trivia about the holiday and its traditions
Here are 10 fun, numerical facts about Christmas and popular holiday traditions including Christmas trees, cookie consumption, candy canes and more.
TSA reports 8 back-to-back days of screening over 2M travelers amid holiday travel rush
The TSA has screened over 2 million travelers daily at airport security checkpoints for eight straight days as many people travel for the winter holidays.
Despite inflation, consumers are still splurging on luxury spirits
Consumers are still spending on luxury spirits even with persisting inflation and uncertainty surrounding the economy, underscoring the resiliency of the sector.
FedEx and UPS warn of possible delivery delays as winter storm sweeps country
FedEx warned customers on Friday that the unfolding winter storm threatens to delay deliveries nationwide as the company battles with adverse weather conditions.
Winter storm: Energy demand will stress the electrical, natural gas systems
The demand for energy over the next few days, as the winter storm rolls in across the United States, will be at the highest its ever been, the American Gas Association says.
Tips for holiday air travel from TSA
Ahead of the holidays and some of the busiest travel days of the year, the Transportation Security Administration has put out tips to help fliers.
NJ woman nabs $1.6M jackpot in Atlantic City, shares prize
A New Jersey woman on Saturday nabbed the largest jackpot payout on a progressive poker game in Caesars Entertainment’s Atlantic City history. Her initial bet was $5.
Arizona toy store forced to close over inflation after 24 years in business: 'Heart-wrenching'
Local small business Kidstop Toys & Books in Scottsdale, Arizona, is closing its doors after 24 years in business, and inflation is reportedly the reason why.
Holiday travel disruptions: Airlines issue waivers ahead of winter storm
Major U.S. passenger carriers including American, United and Southwest Airlines issued travel waivers to help passengers who may run into bad weather during the Christmas week.
Who’s getting a car for Christmas? Ask the people who sell giant bows
Some makers and sellers of car bows, the oversized decorations that sit on hoods and roofs, are reporting a steep decline in business this holiday season.
US stock recovery on Tuesday ‘hardly’ a sign of looming Santa Claus Rally
All three major U.S. benchmarks are trading in the green on Tuesday, but a small recovery is not a sign that a Santa Claus Rally will happen on Wall Street in 2022, expert says.
Christmas travel: How major US airlines are handling passenger demand
Major U.S. carriers including American, United and Southwest, told FOX Business that they are prepared to handle the holiday traffic between Christmas and New Year's.
Some Christmas shoppers spending over half their monthly income on gifts
Even with persistent inflation, U.S. holiday shoppers are expected to shell out $300 billion on gifts alone. The most generous, though, are residents in Scottsdale, Ariz..
Great American Family shakes up Christmas movie season
Faith and family-based Great American Family has joined the Christmas movie competition with an around-the-clock Christmas movie schedule through New Year's Day in direct competition to Hallmark, Lifetime and others
'Worst' holiday gift survey suggests people don’t like fruitcake, weight-loss items or Christmas ties
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.
Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year
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.
Super Saturday: Record number of consumers expected to shop
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.
NFL star Bobby Wagner looks to help fans get the 'perfect present' this holiday season
Los Angeles Rams star linebacker Bobby Wagner will help deliver on the "perfect present" by partnering with Bud Light for a contest during the holiday season.
Walmart drone delivery launches in Florida, Texas, Arizona markets
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.