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Mid-day Extra: Does holiday music make you buy more?
Dec 23, 2011
Does Christmas music help you get into the holiday spirit? It may also affect your wallet.
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Buy from Best Buy? Your presents may be late
Dec 22, 2011
The country's biggest electronics chain is saying that "overwhelming demand for some products" could mean a late Christmas for some.
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When the holiday season means more waste
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.
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The rise of the everywhere mall
Dec 16, 2011
Retailers and mobile apps are making it easier for consumers to shop anywhere and everywhere this holiday season.
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This holiday season, think outside the big box
Dec 16, 2011
"Buy Local" campaigns across the country have raised awareness about why it matters where we shop.
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Americans spending more on cars, clothing and furniture
Dec 13, 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.
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Mid-day Extra: Presents might not be worth what you think
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.
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Mid-day Extra: Streamlining holiday shopping
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.
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Mid-day Extra: Do malls still matter?
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?
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