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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.
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.
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.
Mid-day Extra: Presents might not be worth what you think
Steve Chiotakis Dec 13, 2011
A new study shows that gifts that cost more, or take more time to pick out, might not be appreciated anymore than their less-thought-out counterparts.
Americans spending more on cars, clothing and furniture
Juli Niemann Dec 14, 2011
American consumer spending is up, but shoppers are more conscious this time around -- and Black Friday might have been the high point of spending for a while.
Mid-day Extra: Streamlining holiday shopping
Stacey Vanek Smith Dec 8, 2011
With increased competition from online retailers, stores across the country are taking steps to make the holiday shopping experience a bit faster.
Mid-day Extra: Do malls still matter?
Jeremy Hobson Dec 5, 2011
The list of the top five malls in America was recently released. But with booming online shopping sales, are malls still relevant?
