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Dec 24, 2019

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Plus: a climate-conscious Christmas, a look back at the year in retail and one state's efforts to curb traffic congestion. 

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There's a reason behind the scant merchandising of Baby Yoda

by Nova Safo
Dec 24, 2019
What Child is this? It was very un-Disney to leave the wee green one off store shelves this holiday season. Strategists explain why.
Disney has some basic Baby Yoda merchandise on its online store, like T-shirts and phone cases.
Katherine Wiles/Marketplace, screenshots via shopDisney
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The decade in retail

by Marielle Segarra
Dec 24, 2019
And how technology has changed consumer behavior.
Hans Klaus Techt/AFP/Getty Images
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Cities face a new battle over space on their streets and curbs

by Andy Uhler
Dec 24, 2019
Instant deliveries and ride-sharing.services have increased demand for limited real estate.
Ridesharing apps aren't exactly helping the major traffic congestion cities are experiencing.
Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images
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Why brands are stealing your memes off the internet

by Kimberly Adams and Bennett Purser
Dec 24, 2019
It's the latest trend in marketing, even though it has nothing to do with products.
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Positive signs for the housing market heading into 2020

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 24, 2019
2019 started out on a down note, with 30-year mortgage rates having spiked just below 5%.
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Music from the episode

Pink Xmas Tree Jagged Jaw
Hard to Say Goodbye Washed Out
Natural Green Blazo
Cantina Band John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra
Flamingos Mujo
Santa's Coming For Us Sia

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Bridget Bodnar Producer
Daisy Palacios Producer
Sean McHenry Associate Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Associate Producer
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