How Americans are expected to shop this holiday weekend

The holiday shopping season is upon us, with Americans estimated to have spent $8 billion on Black Friday. The National Retail Federation expects a record 183 million Americans shopping online or ...

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 - 2 days ago

What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Weekend shopping guide

84 million people are planning to shop in between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday so NBC’s Brian Cheung stops by TODAY to share what stores are open on Thanksgiving, how early they plan to open ...

Record-breaking travel expected for Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is expected to break travel records, and some of the airport crowds have already started to form. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest from the airport ...

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

The Evening: Holiday Shopping Got Off to a Cautious Start

Plus, a look inside a revived Notre Dame.

Top stories - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

Record holiday travel and stormy weather expected

A record number of travelers are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving week. Storms from coast to coast could disrupt road and air travel, and a shortage of air traffic controllers could also ...

Holiday blockbusters expected to break records this Thanksgiving

The box office blockbuster "Moana 2" is expected to top Thanksgiving week records after raking in over $57 million on opening day. NBC News' Chloe Melas reports on the possibility that "Moana 2" by ...

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

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

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 - November 22

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. - 4 days ago

Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers

Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

As retailers enter the holiday shopping season, the winners are pulling away from the pack

Retailers' earnings reports show a sharp divide between brands that are winning sales and those that are missing out.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Shopping tips to help you save cash this holiday season

Headed out to score some Black Friday deals? USA Today business editor Charisse Jones joins CBS News with some advice that might help you save some money on your holiday shopping.

Want to comfortably splurge on holiday shopping? 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 - 7 hours ago

Most Americans expect Trump to increase debt: Survey

A majority of Americans expect the national debt to rise under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted after the election. The poll found that 62 percent of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Most Americans Expect Trump to Increase National Debt

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a majority of people think the President-elect will drive the country further into debt, beyond its current $35 trillion level.

Business - Inc. - November 8

China's biggest shopping event of the year exceeds low expectations

The Singles' Day shopping festival saw consumers spend more than expected in what's otherwise been a tepid retail environment, consulting executives said.

Business - CNBC - November 12

British Land Expects Retail Park Boost as Shops Seek Cheaper Space

British Land expects more shops to move to retail parks to offset anticipated higher costs following the U.K. government’s budget last month.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20

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

Eye Opener: Record breaking holiday travel expected this week

Americans head to their Thanksgiving destinations, kicking off what's expected to be a record breaking travel week. Also, President-elect Trump fills out his roster of cabinet picks, but the FBI is ...

Abercrombie expects a strong holiday quarter as growth run continues

Abercrombie & Fitch is expecting a strong holiday shopping season, and the arrest of its former CEO Mike Jeffries for sex trafficking did not seem to hit sales.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Abercrombie expects a strong holiday quarter as growth run continues

Abercrombie & Fitch isn’t giving up its crown anytime soon.

Urban Outfitters says it doesn’t have to discount as aggressively, amid holiday-season optimism

Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc. jumped after hours on Tuesday after the clothing retailer reported third-quarter results that topped expectations and said it was “optimistic” about holiday-season ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

How to stay healthy during the holidays

Dr. Jon LaPook shares essential tips to help you stay healthy through the holiday season.

Snow could dash holiday weekend travel for the Great Lakes, while the South is under a freeze watch

Don’t forget to check the local forecast before you hit the road or check out Black Friday deals: Snowfall could snarl post-Thanksgiving travel plans across the northern Plains and Midwest, while ...

Movie fans are expected to flock to ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ – aka ‘MoGlicked’ or ‘Glickedana’ – this weekend

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

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