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'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 - 11 hours ago -
Mattel, Hasbro lower guidance ahead of holiday season
Toy giants Mattel and Hasbro decreased 2024 guidance prior to the holiday season as toy sales continue to fall during the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.Business - Inc. - October 13 -
Here's how much Americans plan to spend on the holidays this year
Numerous estimates show Americans are expected to spend more on the holidays this year as wages rise and inflation cools.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season
Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Target cutting prices on 2,000 items for cash-strapped shoppers ahead of the holidays
Target is lowering prices on more than 2,000 items across an array of categories in a bid to offer more discounts to cash-strapped customers as the holiday season approaches.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Mattel Braces for Flat Toy Sales Ahead of Holiday Season
Mattel, the company behind Barbie doesn’t anticipate a high holiday sales season this year.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Elections, hurricane damage and more: Here are four factors that will shape holiday shoppers' purchases
A deal-hunting mindset, volatile weather and election distraction could influence holiday spending this year.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Holiday shopping season: An early look at how retail stores and e-commerce are getting ready for the rush
The supply chain looks stable into holiday shopping season, according to a top DHL executive, but a few big changes are coming to e-commerce delivery schedules.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing
Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
U.S. economy keeps up the momentum ahead of holiday shopping season, S&P finds
The U.S. economy got off to a good start in the fourth quarter, a pair of S&P surveys found, and pointed toward steady growth at the tail end of the year.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
The N.B.A. Season Begins Tonight. Here Are Some Bold Predictions.
Will the Boston Celtics repeat as N.B.A. champions? A columnist for The Athletic is predicting another title.Sports - The New York Times - October 22 -
Election season may be causing stress, anxiety: Here's how to cope
As Election Day draws near, many Americans may be experiencing stress and anxiety. Here's how to cope.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
The NBA is on the cusp of radical change. Here's what we're watching
Has the title window closed for the Nuggets and Bucks? Is it Luka's 'turn' to win MVP? We examine these issues and more ahead of the season's start.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Russ a disaster in Denver. Cam Thomas top 10 in scoring. These and more bold NBA predictions
We've got a champion and MVP pick, but also cover some broader themes like which team's fans will turn on a player and forecast some prime trade targets.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Silly season: Here's how No. 2 Georgia can finish 11-1 and not reach the SEC Championship Game
A nightmare of a tiebreaker scenario would also have the Texas Longhorns out of Atlanta.Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
It's spooky season. Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven't heard
The scary legends are many and variedEntertainment - ABC News - 18 hours ago -
Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here's what homeowners need to know
Holidays like Halloween can increase the likelihood of certain risks as more people visit your property. Here are three steps to cross off your list this holiday season.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
29+ personalized holiday gifts
We rounded up 29+ personalized gifts for everyone on your list — including embroidered tote bags, customized photo puzzles, engraved jewelry and more.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers to the World Series while only making $2 million. Here’s how much his season was really worth to his team.
Given his historic production, Ohtani’s $2 million salary is by far the biggest value in baseballBusiness - MarketWatch - October 21 -
The best holiday gifts under $50
You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates
USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels
Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
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Tim Dowling’s tips for a successful multigenerational holiday
If you want your family to behave, make sure you invite friends, too – and five other ways to ensure your group holiday doesn’t feel like you’re herding cats. A multigenerational holiday has its ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Halloween’s Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity
Americans once made their own costumes and candy. Now, the holiday has rapidly commercialized, transforming into an economic juggernaut.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'
Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
How Amazon Sellers Can Boost Their Holiday Sales
Cyber Week should be brands’ top priority this holiday season. These strategies can help.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference
Second residences with the perks and services of a hotel and members’ club is thriving sector — with buyers paying a premium for ‘lifestyle per square foot’World - Financial Times - Yesterday -
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Tapas not tantrums: we put food at the centre of our Barcelona family holiday
On a rail trip to Spain from the UK via Paris, our writer discovers a great way of travelling happily with children …. Street lights strobed through the window, sending shadows sweeping across our ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
How marketers should advertise to mobile gamers during the holidays | Unity
Unity is unveiling its playbook for mobile game advertisers to increase revenues in the holidays through ads.Tech - VentureBeat - October 21 -
Jennifer Hudson talks first-ever holiday album, return of talk show
Jennifer Hudson speaks with "CBS Mornings" about her first-ever holiday album and the return of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for its third season. Hudson's tour "The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
What’s actually worth buying from Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event
Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event runs for 2 weeks, during which you can save on skin care, hair tools, hair care and more from brands like Cosrx and Sunday Riley.Top stories - NBC News - October 21