Jim Beam offers 1 customer a 'snow globe experience' for socially distant celebrations
If you have to drink in a bubble to drink safely, then go drink a bubble.
More than 142,000 Dollar Tree candles recalled for fire hazard
Officials cautioned that the Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles have high flames.
Walmart launches holiday drone light show
Walmart and Intel have partnered to launch a drone light show this holiday season.
Walmart holiday drone light show launches in 8 U.S. cities for the holidays
Walmart is launching an outdoor drone light show for the holidays making seasons brighter.
Airbnb requiring 2-night stays for New Year's Eve to prevent house parties
On Thursday, Airbnb announced that guests who don’t have a history of positive reviews on the platform will be required to stay for a minimum of two nights at a rental during New Year’s Eve, in order to avoid unauthorized house parties.
Coronavirus stockpiling coming back, grocery store CEO Stew Leonard says
As coronavirus cases surge in the U.S. grocery store CEO Stew Leonard says "you're seeing people stockpiling a little bit."
Cyber Monday gun background checks spike 65% year-over-year
Cyber Monday gun background checks surged by 65% this year compared to the same day last year, with more than 123,700 conducted.
UPS slaps shipping limits on Gap, Nike to manage e-commerce surge
The move comes during a holiday season when retailers are increasingly dependent on delivery companies to move online orders as store traffic plummets during the coronavirus pandemic, a dynamic that has shifted power significantly.
Reynolds Kitchens hiring a 'cookie connoisseur' for $5G: 'A sweet job in a tough year'
Bake your way to big bucks.
Cyber Monday shoppers spend record-breaking $10.8B
Consumer spending increased by 15% over 2019's previous record of $9.4 billion.
Christmas shopping: Americans spending slightly more on gifts during pandemic, poll suggests
Despite economic uncertainty during the pandemic, Americans still plan to spend more on holiday gifts this year.
Officials issue Christmas tree fire warning as demand surges
Although it's early in the season, the warning comes as wholesale tree farmers and small "cut-your-own" lots are already reporting strong demand.
Black Friday hits record $9B in US consumer spending
Black Friday shoppers in the U.S. spent a record $9 billion in consumer spending this year.
Sports video games to look out for this holiday season
Whether it’s buying new video games for the next generation of consoles or if it’s finding retro games on eBay or retro game stores, consumption is at an all-time high.
Coronavirus driving outdoor holiday decoration craze
Christmas couldn’t come sooner in a year encumbered by the coronavirus outbreak, a turbulent election and economic devastation. Yet, the pandemic has driven more people to deck the halls earlier this year, even though the holiday spirit might look reimagined.
Here's where you can buy American this Black Friday
A list of U.S.-made brands offering holiday sales
Amazon hiring spree adds 1,400 workers per day
Amazon has hired more than 400,000 employees since the start of 2020 and more than 500,000, including seasonal hires.
Amazon workers across the world protest on Black Friday
Amazon workers across the globe have banded together in a series of coordinated Black Friday protests over workers' rights and environmental justice.
Online shopping hits new record, topping $5B, Adobe Analytics says
According to data from Adobe Analytics, online sales surged nearly 22% over 2019 when sales notched $4.2 billion.
Whole Foods warns customers of turkey 'quality' issue on Thanksgiving morning
A number of Whole Foods customers across the South reportedly woke up to a concerning email on Thanksgiving morning, warning them that the turkeys they planned to consume “did not meet [Whole Foods’] high expectation for quality.”