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Retailers could step up freebies for shoppers
Dec 10, 2012
As holiday season heads into the last stretch, retailers are gauging just how much they have to give away to get skittish shoppers to spend.
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The Furby: Creepy and in demand
Dec 6, 2012
The Furby is back this holiday season, and it's as strange and coveted as it was in 1998.
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How to spend smart this holiday season
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?
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Black Friday may not reflect overall holiday shopping
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?
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Black Friday myths busted
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.
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How Americans feel about Thanksgiving dinner, Black Friday
Nov 22, 2012
You don't need to wait until Black Friday -- shopping will start today in many places. But are consumers ready to spend?
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Beginning a critical season for U.S. retail
Nov 21, 2012
It's no surprise that this time of year marks the beginning of an important period for the strength of retail in America. But is the outlook full of holiday cheer?
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Black Friday spawns novel shopping days
Nov 20, 2012
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are Thanksgiving shopping fixtures. But don’t overlook Black Wednesday and Small Business Saturday.
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Catalogs still piling it on
Nov 19, 2012
Wasn't online shopping supposed to put an end to all this paper?
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Black Friday creeping earlier into Thursday
Nov 8, 2012
Retailers are trying to lure holiday shoppers earlier with guarantees that doorbuster items will be available.
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