Holiday sales flat at $64.5B, retailers forced to offer deals
Heading into Black Friday, online retail sales are $64.59 billion, which is flat compared to a year ago for the first three weeks of the season
Thanksgiving might bring changes in holiday-travel habits
Some travel experts say the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability of many people to work remotely has blurred the lines between business and leisure trips.
Krispy Kreme introduces new holiday doughnuts
Doughnut maker Krispy Kreme announced on Monday three new sweet treats ahead of the December holidays as a part of the company's "Santa Bake Shop collection."
Inflation pushes some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year: survey
Inflation and an uncertain economy have caused some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year, a recent survey said.
Deloitte: Most shoppers' holiday spending plans have stayed the same or gone up since September
Many shoppers either haven't changed their holiday spending intentions or plan to spend more amid stubbornly high inflation, according to a new Deloitte survey.
Your Thanksgiving dinner could cost 20% more this year because of inflation
Inflation has pushed the average cost of a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings for 10 people to about $64.05 on average, the most expensive in 37 years.
Thanksgiving travel: United Airlines expects busiest day since start of pandemic
United Airlines predicted that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be its busiest travel day since before the COVID pandemic, with an estimate of over 460,000 passengers.
Christmas shoppers plan to buy real trees despite higher costs
Even with inflation, which rose 7.7% in October from a year earlier, an increasing number of Americans who plan to celebrate Christmas plan to buy a real Christmas tree.
Martinelli's launches apple cider and cranberry jam ice cream in time for Thanksgiving
Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider partnered with McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams on a new apple cider and cranberry jam ice cream flavor, which is available for purchase in time for Thanksgiving.
Holiday shopping: How to protect yourself from porch pirates
A majority of holiday shoppers plan to have at least one package delivered this shopping season. However, this means they need to be wary of porch pirates.
FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins
FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload arm unit of FedEx, says some of its workers will be voluntarily furloughed starting next month to adjust to lower-than-expected demand.
Former Marine captain explains the benefits of hiring veterans
A former Marine Corps captain who works in capital markets in Manhattan explains on Veterans Day how vets can benefit businesses after their service.
Wendy's Peppermint Frosty is launching in November as new holiday treat: 'Even sweeter'
Wendy's is launching a new Peppermint Frosty for the holiday season, set to debut in November. Here's what customers can expect from the minty frozen dessert.
Holiday shoppers spend $72B in October as early deals kick in
Consumers have already collectively spent $72.2 billion for online goods throughout October as early holiday deals kicked in to help ease the financial strain on shoppers.
Walmart Black Friday deals has kicked off: Here are the biggest savings
Walmart's holiday deals have already launched online and are about to hit stores on Wednesday. The nation's largest retailer is planning to extend its holiday sales all month long.
Holiday shopping: Consumers lean on store credit cards to offset financial burden
An increasing number of consumers are considering signing up for a store credit card in order to get through the holiday season set against high inflation.
Airbnb says it's making prices more transparent
Airbnb in December will allow users to see the total price of their stay rather than just the nightly price as the company tries to make pricing more transparent.
Holiday travel: Delta CEO says no pilot strike during high-demand period
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said on Monday that there is "no possibility" of a pilot strike during the holiday travel season that includes Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Pizza for Thanksgiving? It might be a dinner option due to inflation
A panel on Fox News' "Outnumbered" discussed a new survey pointing out that one in five Americans doubt they can afford the traditional Thanksgiving meal this year due to inflation.
Neiman Marcus is selling $295,000 polo lesson from Ignacio 'Nacho' Figueras as part of their holiday catalog
Neiman Marcus is offering a private lesson with Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras as part of its “Fantasy Gift” Christmas catalog. Figueras is good friends with Duke of Sussex Prince Harry.