In 2020, here's why it's important to shop early this holiday season
Just like the rest of 2020, this holiday season is unpredictable.
Holiday trends to watch: Adult Play-Doh; stores that ship
Toy companies are targeting stuck-at-home grown-ups with latte-smelling Play-Doh and Legos that turn into Warhols. Those who added a puppy to their family during the pandemic will see tons of gift options for their new furry friend. And with more people shopping online, stores are doing double duty as shipping centers to try to get gifts to doorsteps as fast as possible.
Amazon to give $500M in special holiday bonuses to front-line employees
Full-time U.S. operations employees who work for the e-commerce giant between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 will qualify for a $300 bonus, while part-time employees will receive a $150 bonus.
On Thanksgiving and every day, here's how to lead with gratitude even in a crisis like COVID
While practicing gratitude on Thanksgiving might seem easy, it is one of the most misunderstood and misapplied tools of management.
Black Friday: Where to get a deal on a Christmas tree
Many major retailers are offering Black Friday deals on Christmas trees.
How to keep Amazon holiday gifts a surprise from family members
Here are some ways to keep your Amazon deliveries a secret for the holidays.
Nearly 1M Crock-Pots recalled ahead of Thanksgiving for burn risks
The product was sold at Walmart and Target as well as other major retailers nationwide, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Thanksgiving travel: Thousands of flights take off across US, despite CDC warnings
These trips probably won’t fly with public health officials.
US economy gets boost as Americans spend more
Consumer spending appears to have increased more slowly recently after rebounding strongly this summer. But it has been good enough to help fuel economic growth since the sharp recession this past spring, when the coronavirus pandemic forced millions of businesses, schools and government agencies across the U.S. to shut down or limit their activities.
Amazon unveils new tracking, delivery, pick-up options to keep holiday season 'spoiler-free'
Amazon's new options include Map Tracking, Share Tracking, Key In-Garage Delivery, Photo-On-Delivery and pickup at Amazon Hub, 4-star, and Books locations.
These stores will be open on Thanksgiving
Retailers including Target and Walmart are closing their doors this year on Thanksgiving Day to give employees a much-needed day off amid a resurging coronavirus pandemic.
Over 670K New Yorkers flying for Thanksgiving despite dire COVID-19 warnings
Bookings to last year’s most popular Thanksgiving destination, Los Angeles, are down 52 percent, while London is expecting 77 percent fewer travelers from New York.
Walmart delivering live Christmas trees, installing lights amid coronavirus in a different holiday season
Walmart is spreading Christmas cheer despite the overhang of COVID-19.
New York county sheriff calls Cuomo’s holiday gathering limit ‘unconstitutional’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set a limit of 10 people at holiday celebrations amid a recent spike in coronavirus cases.
Thanksgiving in a pandemic means smaller birds, fewer leftovers
This year's Thanksgiving celebrations are shaping up to be a little more fancy, a little more pricey and a lot smaller than usual.
Perdue releases turkey nuggets for smaller Thanksgiving dinners
Smaller Thanksgiving dinners call for simpler setups.
2020 Christmas shipping deadlines: Here's when you need to mail gifts
With the number of coronavirus cases rising in the U.S. and the incoming colder weather keeping people out of stores, there may be even more strain on shipping networks in the coming weeks.
Whole Foods, Progressive team up to offer Thanksgiving turkey insurance
Whole Foods grocery chain has teamed up with Progressive insurance the first-ever Thanksgiving Turkey Protection Plan, which will protect you and your loved ones from eating a bad meal.
Thanksgiving 2020: 56% of Americans still plan to travel, small study claims
Is travel on the menu for your family this Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving feast or famine? Turkey industry left to guess
Anxious turkey farmers and grocers scrambling to predict what people will want on their holiday tables.