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Holiday Shopping
PODCAST: Holiday sales up, the price of fake snow
by
Mary Dooe
Dec 27, 2011
While a temporary deal has been reached in Washington, 2012 doesn't look much better in terms of bipartisanship. FedEx is set to raise its rates beginning in January. In Arizona, many non-industrial businesses are taking up space in warehouses.
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Deep holiday discounts persist
Dec 23, 2011
Retailers are sweetening their offers in the final days before Christmas, which could hurt their bottom lines.
Mid-day Extra: Does holiday music make you buy more?
by
Kate McGough
Dec 23, 2011
Does Christmas music help you get into the holiday spirit? It may also affect your wallet.
Buy from Best Buy? Your presents may be late
by
Bob Moon
Dec 22, 2011
The country's biggest electronics chain is saying that "overwhelming demand for some products" could mean a late Christmas for some.
When the holiday season means more waste
Dec 21, 2011
During the holidays, consumers generate about 25 percent more waste than the rest of the year -- that's a million tons a week of extra stuff. Here are some tips on how to try and keep the waste low.
This holiday season, think outside the big box
Dec 16, 2011
"Buy Local" campaigns across the country have raised awareness about why it matters where we shop.
The rise of the everywhere mall
Dec 16, 2011
Retailers and mobile apps are making it easier for consumers to shop anywhere and everywhere this holiday season.
For public good, not for profit.
Mid-day Extra: Presents might not be worth what you think
Dec 13, 2011
A new study shows that gifts that cost more, or take more time to pick out, might not be appreciated anymore than their less-thought-out counterparts.
Americans spending more on cars, clothing and furniture
by
Juli Niemann
Dec 13, 2011
American consumer spending is up, but shoppers are more conscious this time around -- and Black Friday might have been the high point of spending for a while.
Mid-day Extra: Streamlining holiday shopping
Dec 8, 2011
With increased competition from online retailers, stores across the country are taking steps to make the holiday shopping experience a bit faster.
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