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Ringing in the holiday season with consumer sentiment at a 6-month low
Nov 10, 2023
The latest consumer survey from the University of Michigan shows that sentiment dropped for the fourth straight month.
Buy Nothing groups are one way out of traditional holiday shopping
Nov 26, 2021
The project is a hyperlocal gift economy where neighbors give and receive freely. For some, it's a chance to jump off the consumer hamster wheel.
Why consumers and retailers alike love gift cards
Dec 24, 2018
There’s even something in there for the government.
Used wrapping paper not much of a gift to the recycling market
Dec 26, 2016
It can be more trouble than it's worth.
Drugstores try to cure last-minute shopping angst
by
Reema Khrais
Dec 23, 2016
Rite Aid is trying to fill more than the medicine aisles this season.
Department store gift wrapping is a thing of the past
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 15, 2016
Many department stores no longer offer free gift wrapping services because it isn't cost effective.
For public good, not for profit.
For holiday shopping, try the airport
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Cerise Castle
Dec 13, 2016
If you're doing last minute shopping, this is the perfect solution.
For the perfect holiday gifts, check the trend forecast
by
Molly Wood
Nov 23, 2016
Some gifts are worth waiting in line. Some gifts are not.
The Conversation: Wedding bells and wedding gifts
May 27, 2016
What kinds of gifts have you requested of others?