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The Furby: Creepy and in demand
Kai Ryssdal Dec 6, 2012
The Furby is back this holiday season, and it's as strange and coveted as it was in 1998.
Retailers try to thwart holiday shoplifters
Mark Garrison Dec 4, 2012
Retailers could lose $9 billion this holiday season to thieves. So stores are trying to stay one technological step ahead of the crooks.
Markets react to fiscal cliff talks
Jeff Horwich Dec 12, 2012
Markets fell yesterday just moments after House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said no substantive progress had been made in the latest fiscal cliff negotiations.
U.S. retailers see fallout from Bangladesh factory fire
Krissy Clark Nov 28, 2012
A growing number of U.S. companies -- including Wal-mart, Sears, Disney, Dickies, and hip-hop star Sean Comb's clothing line -- have been linked to the deadly garment factory fire in Bangladesh.
How to spend smart this holiday season
Paddy Hirsch Nov 27, 2012
With holiday season upon us, we're likely all going to be spending a little more over the next month. How can you prepare for the holiday dent in your wallet?
Workers protest pay, conditions at Walmart warehouses
Mitchell Hartman Nov 29, 2012
Critics say a system of contracting out warehouse operation and hiring allows discounters to avoid responsibility for workers.
Black Friday may not reflect overall holiday shopping
Julia Coronado Nov 26, 2012
Americans spent almost 13 percent more over the holiday weekend than last year, according to the National Retail Federation. But does the weekend binge mean we are actually spending more?
In holiday season, Sandy repairs continue -- and add up
Mark Garrison Nov 23, 2012
Hurricane Sandy caused damage and pain across several states. With the clean-up still in its first stages, rebuilding and repairing could become an economic boost.
Black Friday myths busted
Sarah Gardner Nov 23, 2012
True or false: Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. Purdue University professor Richard Feinberg says false. He debunks some common assumptions about the holiday shopping season and offers sound advice.
Black Friday sales aren't always the best deals
Kai Ryssdal Nov 23, 2012
A study says rather than lining up for those doorbusting deals today, you could do just as well by shopping at other times of the year.
