Rao's Homemade holiday giveaway premieres tomato basil-scented candle, 'bejeweled' marinara sauce ornament
Italian sauce brand Rao's Homemade has released limited-edition holiday products, including a DIY Bloody Mary kit, a tomato basil-scented candle and a sparkly ornament for a 12-day giveaway.
Uber to offer free reindeer sleigh rides in Finland — world's first on-demand excursion of its kind
Uber Sleigh is introducing the world’s first-ever on-demand sleigh rides in Lapland, Finland, for a truly festive travel experience during the holiday season.
Retail trade group says rail strike could derail holiday shopping, overall economy
National Retail Federation (NRF) CEO Matt Shay stressed concerns over the potential rail strike saying it 'would be devastating for our economy at a time like this.'
Cyber Monday spending hits record $11.3B
Cyber Monday spending reached a record high of $11.3 billion this year as retailers doled out heavy discounts in order to drive demand, according to new data.
TSA says over 2.56M people screened at airport checkpoints the Sunday after Thanksgiving
The Transportation Security Administration said it conducted screenings of more than 2.56 million people at airport checkpoints the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Holiday shopping tips: How to be financially smart this season
Although holiday deals are enticing, shoppers can get into a bad habit of spending over their means even with discounts, which will put them in a bad spot come January.
Frontier Airlines ends customer service phone line support
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines dropped its customer service phone line in the middle of the busy holiday season as it fully transitions to digital communications.
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.