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Target shares tumble as retailer’s holiday forecast disappoints

US retailer blames muted sales of non-essential items and rising costs

World - Financial Times - November 20

4 Sustainable Ways to Boost Holiday Sales

Consider some last-minute tweaks to your marketing message to engage customers.

Business - Inc. - November 20

Average mortgage rate increases heading into winter holidays

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate appears to be rising as buyers await a good time to enter the market. Maria Avellaneda, an associate broker for Keller Williams NYC, joins CBS News with more.

What are the most anticipated movies of the Thanksgiving, holiday season?

Fandango's November survey discovered which movies are the most highly anticipated ahead of the holiday season. Managing editor Erik Davis joins CBS News to discuss the films people are itching to ...

The Companies Behind the Hottest Holiday Toys of 2024

From an AI teddy bear to a doll inside a magic mirror, these are some of the most sought after toys for the holidays.

Business - Inc. - 2 days 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 ...

Dick's Sporting Goods posts robust holiday guidance

Dick's Sporting Goods posted cautious guidance earlier this year as it braced for the 2024 election, but it now expects sales to be better than expected.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Inside the coordination behind the holiday travel rush

Airlines expect to fly over 31 million passengers this holiday season. Kris Van Cleave gives a rare look at the coordination it takes to make it happen.

The Best Xbox Gifts You Can Buy This Holiday

This is paid content. It was written and produced in collaboration with the sponsor. The holiday season is fast approaching, and video games and consoles are some of the most sought-after items ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Yes, It Is Time to Start Planning Your Holiday Cards

A good card takes some work, and there are a few basic rules to follow in order to make the process faster, easier and more efficient.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Consumer Protections Kick In Ahead of Holiday Travel Surge

If things go wrong during as air passenger forecasts hit a record high, new rules will make it easier for fliers to get compensated for major problems.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel, airline fees

Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about ...

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 - 22 hours ago

Large storm could interrupt record holiday travel

The weather threat is growing ahead of record travel expected for the Thanksgiving holiday. Rain and snow could affect travel in much of the country on Wednesday and Thursday, and it's expected to ...

What's hot in kids toys this holiday season — and what to avoid

Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.

Passengers injured after land train tips over

Ten people are thought to have been injured after a land train with passengers on board tipped over.

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

Holiday spending tips to avoid impulse buys and stay on budget

A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with tips to make ...

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

Amazon crushed it in e-commerce and cloud, forecast an impressive holiday quarter

We're reiterating our 1 rating and raising our price target to $240 price target from $220.

Business - CNBC - November 1

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

A TV as big as a bed? With the holidays approaching, stores stock more supersize sets

For some television viewers, size apparently does matter

Tech - ABC News - November 5

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