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Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal
The experience of interacting with small business owners at winter markets makes holiday shopping “a little bit more wholesome” for some visitors.Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago -
Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season
Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Jack Smith Closes Up Shop, Defeated More by Voters Than by Jurors
The special counsel will leave behind a complex legacy, having amassed considerable evidence against Donald J. Trump but having lost key legal battles that could constrain future investigators.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience
Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.Business - The New York Times - November 19 -
Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start
The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19 -
Walmart Holiday Shopping Plans Are Laid Months Before Black Friday
To prepare for ever-longer shopping season, thousands of employees were assembled for a retail jamboree in Florida’s August heat.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Discounters Like Burlington, T.J. Maxx Expected to Win Holiday-Shopping Wars
Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value they’re looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft
Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group is upbeat on Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and TJX Companies.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Shopify’s stock heads for best day ever on upbeat holiday forecast
A Shopify executive says the company’s latest results showed “continued discipline of balancing both future growth investment and operational leverage.”Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Target Stock Plunges After Weak Earnings Report Ahead of Holiday Season
The retailer’s downbeat earnings report, which included lower profit and larger inventory, fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations.Business - The New York Times - November 20 -
Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand
Shares of Gap Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the clothing retailer pushed its full-year outlook higher and said the holiday shopping season was “off to a strong start.”Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Kohl’s Surprise CEO Departure Highlights Holiday Shopping Season Challenges
The retailer’s struggles continue with a leadership shuffle just before Black Friday.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Want to comfortably splurge on Black Friday? You’ll need to make this much money.
Concerns about the economy won’t keep Americans from getting into the holiday spirit — and the highest earners are ready to shell out plenty of extra money while shopping this weekend.Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene
IWC and Panerai are just a couple of the brands that have presented glow-in-the-dark timepieces this year.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?
Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
Perplexity Adds Shopping Features As AI Search Heats Up
Big tech firms and AI providers continue jockeying for an edge in the increasingly competitive search market.Business - Inc. - November 19 -
Eye Opener: Trump closing statement includes more violent rhetoric and personal grudges
At a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, former President Donald Trump told supporters that he "shouldn't have left" office in 2020 and described Democrats as "demonic." Also, music legend Quincy ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works
The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Retail sales climb again ahead of holiday shopping season. U.S. economy still has momentum.
Sales at retailers rose solidly in October and suggested the economy still has plenty of momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
Review: As festive as a holiday shop window, "La Cage aux Folles" mostly sparkles in Pasadena
Sam Pinkleton directs a festive revival of 'La Cage aux Folles" at Pasadena Playhouse, starring Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19 -
Walmart U.S. CEO on DEI programs, Trump's proposed tariffs and holiday shopping season
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., speaks exclusively with "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump's tariffs, what to expect this holiday shopping ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout
Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ featuresBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Hori's Official Steam Controller Is Up For Preorder At Amazon Ahead Of Holiday Release
Wireless Horipad for Steam (Officially Licensed) $60 | Releases December ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Saks Fifth Avenue's holiday light display in Manhattan changing up this season
Dazzling displays of synchronized lights on the facade of Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan have thrilled holiday visitors for yearsEntertainment - ABC News - November 12 -
Holiday spending estimate ticks up from last year
Americans expect to spend more on holiday gifts this year than in previous years, according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday. The survey, conducted Nov. 6-20, showed Americans on average ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays
A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago -
Reddit shares close up 42% on profitability, rosy guidance
Reddit shares popped Wednesday, one day after the company reported rosy third-quarter results.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
NHL Power Rankings: Jets Still Soar, But It's Very Close Up Top
The NHL power rankings' top squad retains its spot, but for how long? The past week has seen some big climbers and surprising fallers as Jason Chen ranks all 32 NHL teams.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Trump Media closes in the red on Election Day, giving up earlier rally
Shares of retail trader favorite Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) were active as Election Day is finally here.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Palantir shares close up 23% to record on uplifting guidance
Palantir shares soared to a record on Tuesday after the software company reported better-than-expected results and issued uplifting guidance.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Jane Street invested in start-up turning China’s noodle shop sales into securities
Micro Connect has amassed wealth of real-time data on China’s economy by financing small businesses in exchange for revenuesWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
NFL players dress up for Halloween: A look at the best costumes from across the league for 2024 holiday
From Michael Myers to the Tin Man, NFL players got in the spirit this yearSports - CBS Sports - October 31 -
Mortgage rates inch up toward 7% ahead of the holiday season. Don’t expect a big drop anytime soon.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.84%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - November 21 -
Trump Media closes up 8% after rollercoaster trading session with heavy volume, several halts
DJT trading was halted multiple times as the stock price of the company majority owned by Donald Trump whipsawed.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Talent Tracker: Recruits to know with Signing Day close, evaluating back-up QB options for CFP contenders
With the early signing period around the corner, the 2025 recruiting class is heating up.Sports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds review – up close and existential with rock’s great everyman
AO Arena, Manchester In an expansive, transporting show that draws on his diverse decades and a world of pain, the singer-songwriter turned guru to all sets his sights on the stars – and anyone ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
