Retailers have their own reasons to get people to do their holiday shopping early. It’s not all supply chain.

Some retailers are even starting their Black Friday deals today.

They’re trying to make a profit selling less stuff, but holding the line on prices.

Personal touches, virtual community events and free shipping can go a long way.

A federal commission is investigating.

Shopping in crowded stores on Thanksgiving or the day after, Black Friday, is on the CDC’s list of high-risk activities for the fall holidays.

Holiday shopping is early and mostly online this year, experts say. Avoiding supply-chain delays is part of the reason.

Walmart, Target and Best Buy won’t open on the holiday this year to jump-start the traditional extreme-shopping weekend.

Even though they grew up on mobile, today’s teens seem to still enjoy the social aspect of shopping in person.

In clothing and appliances, sure. In furniture, not so much.