Economy Dec 26 Holiday sales rose in U.S. during despite some financial anxiety and higher costs By Anne D'Innocenzio, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press
Economy Dec 22 Inflation is a factor behind an increase in holiday procrastinators this year Inflation is driving many consumers to put off their holiday shopping until the last minute. By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Dec 10 Watch 7:58 How inflation is changing the way some Americans celebrate the holidays The holiday season is in full swing, and many Americans whose paychecks haven't kept pace with inflation are finding themselves strapped for cash to pay for entertainment, travel or shopping. As Stephanie Sy reports, the increase in prices is altering… By Stephanie Sy, Lorna Baldwin, Andrew Corkery
Nation Dec 17 Watch 7:40 Why the toys your child wants for Christmas may be out of stock Christmas is just a week away and for some parents, finding the specific toy their child wants has been a real challenge this season. That's due, in part, to the supply chain problems around the globe — and how it… By Catherine Rampell, Diane Lincoln Estes
Economy Oct 13 Logjam at busiest UK commercial port could cause Christmas shortages A logjam at the U.K.'s busiest commercial port has ratcheted up concerns that the country could see shortages of toys, food and other items during the crucial Christmas holiday period. By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
Nov 28 What did the shopping mall look like in 1956? By Tracy Wholf The indoor mall became a ubiquitous symbol of American suburbia in the 20th century. But America's first shopping mall, still landing in Edina, Minnesota, was designed, like every enclosed mall modeled after it, to bring some urbanity to suburbia. NewHour… Continue reading
Nov 28 ‘Black Friday’ Shoppers, Retailers Cautious Amid Weak Economy By PBS News Hour Scores of shoppers began arriving at stores early Friday to grab deals on the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. Many shoppers and retailers, however, remained cautious about holiday spending over concerns about the sluggish economy. Continue reading