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Jeff Bezos on the best gift he's ever received

Dec 8, 2014
Just in time for the holidays, we're reviving our series "Best Gift Ever."
Of the 13 finalists, none passed muster.
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Santa Claus' estimated salary for 2014

Dec 8, 2014
Billions and billions of customers served.

Martha Stewart on life, 'lifestyle culture' and her brand

Nov 3, 2014
The domesticity mogul doesn't know what "GOOP" means.

A 'Weird Wednesday' Christmas for the economy

Dec 25, 2013
When Christmas falls on a Wednesday--as it does about every seven years--it can be complicated for employees and employers, and difficult for retailers.

Happy Birthday! Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2013
Instead of a rousing surprise party, and everyone singing for you ... you get your neighbors' earnest caroling.

Is there hope for a new classic Christmas song?

Dec 23, 2013
Why have we gone 19 years without a new classic Christmas song?

Why pecan pie potato chips spur grocery sales

Dec 3, 2013
Notice an abundance of peppermint and eggnog flavored foods at the grocery store this time of year? Here's why.

For public good, not for profit.

The rise and fall of holiday traditions

Dec 2, 2013
Pink slips were falling like flurries of December snow, and amidst all this gloom bosses around country announced that there would be no holiday work party.

Open for business on Christmas

Dec 25, 2012
More businesses are open on Christmas Day than before. So what's behind the working holiday?