Following dismal holiday sales in a year that was strong for other retailers, Sears and Kmart will shut down over 100 stores.

Retailers are sweetening their offers in the final days before Christmas, which could hurt their bottom lines.

Does Christmas music help you get into the holiday spirit? It may also affect your wallet.

The country's biggest electronics chain is saying that "overwhelming demand for some products" could mean a late Christmas for some.

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.

"Buy Local" campaigns across the country have raised awareness about why it matters where we shop.

Retailers and mobile apps are making it easier for consumers to shop anywhere and everywhere this holiday season.

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.

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.