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An Amazon same-day delivery fulfillment shipping center is in Woodland Park, New Jersey, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
Economy

Holiday hiring forecast to fall to 16-year low as tariffs force retail pullback

By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated Press
October 13, 2025
Toy shortages this holiday shopping season are an ‘absolute inevitability’ thanks to tariffs, manufacturing CEO says
Retail

Toy shortages this holiday shopping season are an ‘absolute inevitability’ thanks to tariffs, manufacturing CEO says

By Alex Vuocolo and Retail Brew
August 12, 2025
If you buy all the gifts from ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ this year, you will pay way more than you did last year
Personal Finance

If you buy all the gifts from ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ this year, you will pay way more than you did last year

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December 2, 2024
Black Friday sales accelerate with online a bright spot
Retail

Black Friday sales accelerate with online a bright spot

By Jaewon Kang and Bloomberg
November 30, 2024
Black Friday sales flyers are already leaking out, including ones from Walmart, Target and Home Depot
Retail

Black Friday sales flyers are already leaking out, including ones from Walmart, Target and Home Depot

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November 8, 2024
1-800-Flowers founder says speedy election call saved Christmas
Retail

1-800-Flowers founder says speedy election call saved Christmas

By Jo Constantz and Bloomberg
November 7, 2024
Affectionate young couple taking selfies on the beach after their engagement.
Success

Gen Z and millennials proudly wear ‘lab-grown’ diamonds, oblivious to the fact they’re made from burning coal in China and India

By Isabella O'Malley and The Associated Press
October 25, 2024
Reggie Rose Geschke, 2, plays with the Miraculous Paris Heroes Playset, from Playmates Toys, at the TTPM 2024 Holiday Showcase event, in New York, Sept. 17, 2024.
Finance

Largest U.S. retail association predicts slower holiday sales

By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated Press
October 15, 2024
Britney Spears is driving a book-buying renaissance in the U.K.
Retail

Britney Spears is driving a book-buying renaissance in the U.K.

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November 10, 2023
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Christmas Day 2022
Retail

Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Christmas Day 2022

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December 24, 2022
Here’s when banks will be closing on Christmas Eve 2022
Finance

Here’s when banks will be closing on Christmas Eve 2022

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December 24, 2022
A young woman is seen giving a holiday gift to an older relative as they sit in front of a Christmas tree with their family.
Retail

Inflation means you may actually get more expensive Christmas presents this year—just don’t expect many from friends or coworkers

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October 5, 2022
Don’t expect as many gifts as usual over the holiday season this year, Deloitte tells Americans
Retail

Don’t expect as many gifts as usual over the holiday season this year, Deloitte tells Americans

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September 13, 2022
Even COVID can’t stop New York City’s sidewalk Christmas tree vendors
Commentary

Even COVID can’t stop New York City’s sidewalk Christmas tree vendors

By LinDa Saphan and Kevin Cabrera
December 24, 2020
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Retail

Holiday shipping deadlines 2020 for FedEx, UPS, and the Postal Service

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December 5, 2020

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