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People shop on Black Friday at a Target store in Brooklyn, New York

Nation Dec 26

U.S. consumers increased holiday spending this year even as they battled higher prices

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

Economy Nov 30

Customers carry shopping bags on Black Friday in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington
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Consumers still feel inflation’s squeeze as holiday shopping season begins

The weekend after Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, beginning with Black Friday. Some retailers have been offering discounts throughout November in hopes of encouraging shoppers squeezed by inflation to open their wallets. We hear from…

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Veronica Vela

Economy Nov 24

Retailers compete to attract shoppers on Black Friday in New York
Retailers step up Black Friday deals to with consumers on tighter budgets in mind

Consumers are coming under pressure as their savings dwindle and their credit card debt grows. Despite some relief from easing inflation, many goods and services like meat and rent are still far higher than they were just three years ago.

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

Economy Nov 23

Shoppers converge in a Target store ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday
Retailers hoping for Black Friday boon even as shopping slowdown is expected

NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements.

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

Economy Dec 26

People walk on 5th Avenue in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2022. Photo by Jeenah Moon/REUTERS
Holiday sales rose 7.6 percent despite inflation

Holiday sales rose as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, according to one measure.

By Associated Press

Dec 22

Inflation is a factor behind an increase in holiday procrastinators this year

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

Inflation is driving many consumers to put off their holiday shopping until the last minute.

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Dec 10

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How inflation is changing the way some Americans celebrate the holidays

By Stephanie Sy, Lorna Baldwin, Andrew Corkery

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…

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Dec 17

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Why the toys your child wants for Christmas may be out of stock

By Catherine Rampell, Diane Lincoln Estes

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…

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Nov 28

How much you should spend on holiday gifts, according to an economist

By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation

Spending too much can put you in financial distress. Spending too little may make you look cheap.

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Nov 27

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Amazon doesn’t report its warehouse injury rates — but we have an inside look

By Will Evans, Reveal

Black Friday kicks off peak shopping season for Amazon. This year, the company is offering its Prime members even faster service: instead of two-day shipping, some packages will arrive at customers’ doors in only one. But many Amazon staffers say…

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