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Holiday Shopping
Lost UPS packages: a glimpse of the future
Dec 26, 2013
The UPS delivery debacle raises a lot of questions: People will forgive companies a lot of things, but not screwing up their Christmas.
Boxing Day? Is Dec. 26 still a day for sales?
by
Jeff Tyler
Dec 26, 2013
Americans traditionally head to the mall on the day after Christmas for returns and discounts.
Need a last-minute gift? How about $13,000 in chocolate?
Dec 25, 2013
Mansion owners can spend five figures on Christmas decorations and gifts, without asking, "How much?"
What's Toys R Us like at 1 a.m. on Christmas Eve?
Dec 24, 2013
Many stores were open continuously for several days leading up to Christmas.
Does holiday work lead to full-time jobs?
Dec 23, 2013
Holiday retail hiring is strong this year, but the vast majority of those jobs will disappear in the New Year.
A peek inside the Post Office before Christmas
Dec 16, 2013
Monday is purported to be the U.S. Postal Service's biggest day of the year.
Arrested on Black Friday, for throwing money at the mall
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 2, 2013
Security at the Mall of America arrested Serge Vorobyov on Friday afternoon for throwing $1,000 in $1 bills off a balcony at the mall.
For public good, not for profit.
Amazon drones and the future of retail
by
Jeff Tyler
Dec 2, 2013
Amazon unveils a project to use unmanned "drone" aircraft to fly products to customers.
More bosses let workers shop online during Cyber Monday
by
Molly Wood
Dec 2, 2013
Companies say it's a morale booster and ensures that workers don't take the day off to shop at home.
Thanksgiving comes later than usual this year -- and retailers are panicking
by
Diane Swonk
Nov 28, 2013
Retailers are worried about the short holiday shopping season.
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