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Economy backtracks after strong holiday season
Diane Swonk Jan 23, 2012
This year's holiday season was slightly bigger by volume, but the week after the holidays saw a bit of a slide.
PODCAST: Holiday sales up, the price of fake snow
Mary Dooe Dec 27, 2011
While a temporary deal has been reached in Washington, 2012 doesn't look much better in terms of bipartisanship. FedEx is set to raise its rates beginning in January. In Arizona, many non-industrial businesses are taking up space in warehouses.
Sears to close dozens of stores in U.S.
Steve Chiotakis Dec 27, 2011
A good holiday shopping season for most retailers wasn't enough to help ailing Sears, which will close around 100 stores in the coming months.
Sears, Kmart to close stores after disappointing sales
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 27, 2011
Following dismal holiday sales in a year that was strong for other retailers, Sears and Kmart will shut down over 100 stores.
Deep holiday discounts persist
Mitchell Hartman Dec 23, 2011
Retailers are sweetening their offers in the final days before Christmas, which could hurt their bottom lines.
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.
Best Buy can't fill Christmas orders
Bob Moon Jan 11, 2012
The largest electronics chain says it won't be able to fill many orders before Christmas.
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.
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.
