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 Watch 7:35 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 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 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 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. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 7:58 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… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 7:40 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 9:14 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… Continue watching