Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers

‘People forget their manners’: US retail workers brace for Black Friday shopping rush

Sales employees complain of understaffing, overwork and violence in frenzied run-up to Christmas season. For workers in retail, the day after Thanksgiving , Black Friday, marks the beginning of ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

More retailers squeeze in earnings reports before Black Friday with holidays and tariffs in focus

With Black Friday and the holiday shopping sprint just days away, quarterly results from retailers such as Macy’s Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. this week will help set the tone for the rest of the ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Warren Buffett Said What Separates Successful People From Everyone Else Comes Down to 3 Words

Warren Buffett shares another classic piece of advice on becoming successful.

Business - Inc. - October 31

NWSL playoffs begin as four teams separate themselves from the pack; Messi and Miami at risk on Saturday

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Kylian Mbappe's bad week, NWSL goes global and more

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Philippine police file criminal complaints against VP Sara Duterte and her security aides separate from threats case

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

Shoppers Are Picky Heading Into Black Friday. Retailers Could Win or Lose Big.

Companies say shoppers are still buying, but they want a deal.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

The biggest losers in Trump's win: Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela

Mexico, Central America, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia are all facing potential consequences from President Trump's victory, while Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela are set to receive sanctions.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

UK retailers warn Reeves of £7bn hit from Budget changes

Changes to national insurance, national living wage and an existing packaging levy set to raise costs in the sector

Business - Financial Times - November 19

Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Dell, CrowdStrike and several big retailers

Best Buy, Abercrombie & Fitch, Kohl's, Macy's, Burlington Stores and Dick's Sporting Goods all report Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

NFL Winners and Losers: Picking up the pieces from Sunday

Jim Harbaugh didn't need any time to get used to the NFL again, the Rams simply refuse to go away and the Bears' coaching staff is under a microscope.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Will women be the big losers from Rachel Reeves’ first Budget?

National insurance increases will push up the cost of childcare and hit lower-paid part-time jobs

World - Financial Times - November 8

Winners and losers from an upset-filled college football Saturday

Ole Miss whipped No. 3 Georgia as the SEC title race got even muddier, while No. 4 Miami suffered its first loss of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

NFL Winners and Losers: The biggest takeaways from Week 12

The Packers dismantled the banged-up Niners, Detroit's defense is rounding into form and the Chiefs barely won (again). Plus, the Giants are down bad.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.

Nintendo and Sony head into ‘grim’ holiday season with old consoles and no big releases

Video game industry fears its most important quarter will fall flat with few new mass-market offerings

Business - Financial Times - November 11

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 years

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Chicago’s Lycee French Market brings French culture to holiday season

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Gap Raises Full-Year Outlook With Strong Start to Holiday Season

The apparel retailer said it now expects full-year sales to grow between 1.5% and 2%. Gap had most recently guided for sales to be up slightly.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21

Holiday Bonus Season Is Here. Here’s What Your Employees Are Expecting

A new survey found that while not all employees expect holiday bonuses, they can be necessary to stay competitive in the job market.

Business - Inc. - November 22

3 big benefits of gifting gold bars and coins this holiday season

Considering the gift of gold this holiday season? Here are three big (timely) benefits to be aware of.

Donate This Holiday Season: Women and Children Need Your Help

Give a woman her life back, save a child’s life or help a child read, with my annual holiday giving guide.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'Wicked' defies box office gravity in a strong start to the holiday movie season

Moviegoers soared from Oz to the Colosseum over the weekend as millions around the world flocked to see “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” in theaters.

Why the Holiday Season Is the Perfect Time to Reclaim Your Brain With a Digital Detox

A pair of experts laid out the ideal conditions for a successful digital detox. The holiday season checks all their boxes.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Brittney Griner and wife, Cherelle, celebrate first holiday season as a family with Bash

Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.

Donate This Holiday Season: Long Covid Research Need Your Help

A group of long Covid patients is financing research and making progress.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Donate This Holiday Season: Hurricane Helene Victims Need Your Help

Natural disasters call to our shared humanity.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Why pet insurance could be a great gift this holiday season

Not sure what to buy the animal lover in your life this season? Here's why a pet insurance plan makes sense.

Food bank demand rises nationwide as holiday season begins

Food banks across the country are seeing rising demand, with some hitting record levels. About 65 percent of food banks reported an increase in the number of people served in October 2024 compared ...

The 16 Best Holiday Movies to Stream This Season: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney+

Hot Frosty, Carol, and The Best Man Holiday are just a few of the movies you need to stream this holiday season.

Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago

UK MPs back bill to legalise assisted dying

Legislators vote to allow some terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their lives

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

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

How to Keep Politics From Ruining Your Holiday

The country has grown increasingly polarized, but families can still find their way back together.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

College football winners and losers: How the conference races stack up heading into the final week of the regular season

Four top-15 teams lost in Week 13. Some conference races were simplified. Others got more complicated.