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Mid-day Extra: Does holiday music make you buy more?
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
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
David Lazarus 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.
Cashless apps: Shopping without a wallet
Tess Vigeland Dec 16, 2011
New apps are allowing consumers to use their smartphones to shop and not have to carry a dime. We take one out for a road test.
The role of the outlet mall
Kai Ryssdal Dec 16, 2011
The Citadel Outlets' owner Steven Craig discusses how his outlet malls are doing in this economy, and how they might fare in the future.
Marketplace Goes Shopping: A Special Report
Megan Larson Dec 16, 2011
Kai and crew broadcast live from the Citadel Outlets in sunny Commerce, Calif., to find out how shoppers are spending and how retailers are selling during this most-important holiday shopping season.
This holiday season, think outside the big box
Chris Farrell 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
Jennifer Collins Jan 11, 2012
Retailers and mobile apps are making it easier for consumers to shop anywhere and everywhere this holiday season.
The state of high-end retail
Kai Ryssdal Dec 19, 2011
The CEO of high-end denim company Joe's Jeans talks about how business is doing, here and overseas.
