November's auto sales got a boost from special promotions and an uptick in jobs.

Let's wrap up this holiday week in business and economic news.

Shippers too. That is, if weather and traffic cooperate.

Some mall managers are urging smaller businesses to stay open on Thanksgiving.

Google put together an infographic from smartphone data on Christmas shopping.

Shoppers have new strategies, and retailers are changing theirs in response.

The holiday shopping season, complete with discounts, starts before Thanksgiving.

UPS staffed up for last-minute Christmas rush but ended up overcompensating.

As holiday sales expand, discounts are less important than the ritual of shopping. One winner: Cyber Monday.