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The most commonly shoplifted items
Jeremy Hobson Jan 11, 2012
During the holiday season, more shopping could also mean more shoplifting.
Mid-day Extra: Victoria's (not so) Secret branding
Steve Chiotakis Nov 29, 2011
Tonight, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show airs on TV. What does the company gain by putting on such a show?
Mid-day Extra: Cyber Monday goes mobile
Jeremy Hobson Nov 28, 2011
Today is Cyber Monday, and it follows on the tails of a very promising Black Friday sales weekend. But what do customers, and companies, have to lose from the surge in mobile shopping?
Retailers hope to get into your wallets sooner
Amy Scott Nov 28, 2011
Black Friday is not just a single day anymore, and neither is Cyber Monday. Retailers are rolling out promotions earlier.
The truth about why we buy
Tess Vigeland Nov 25, 2011
Author James Roberts discusses the motivations behind our shopping habits, and the relationship between money and happiness.
TV sales likely to drop this holiday season
Andrea Gardner Nov 25, 2011
Among the most discounted items this holiday season will be television sets, despite new technologies designed to increase demand.
The head of Macy's on Black Friday and the future of retail
Jeremy Hobson Nov 25, 2011
The National Retail Federation says 152 million Americans will be hitting the stores this weekend, which seems odd in an economy that's saddled with high unemployment and lots of consumer debt.
Hope for a 'Santa Claus' rally?
David Brancaccio Nov 25, 2011
Black Friday is usually a good day for the markets. It's a short trading day and there's generally lots of excitement about the start of the holiday shopping season. Today, not so much.
Workers fight back against early Black Friday openings
Jennifer Collins Nov 22, 2011
Big chain stores like Best Buy, Walmart and Target have plans to open on 'Black Thursday' this year, which has drawn backlash from workers.
Mid-day Extra: One-stop holiday shopping
Nov 24, 2011
Banana Republic has teamed up with the California winery Clos du Bois to sell two limited edition bottles.
