That could mean that holiday hiring will be slower this season, says Andy Challenger of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

We spent despite being whipsawed by economic news. Raises and slowing inflation helped.

The owner of a North Carolina toy shop talks about the state of her business after the holiday retail season.

Mall manager Alana Ferko is coming off a strong holiday shopping season coupled with new business from a Hollywood production.

Three retailers from across the country share how they did over the holiday shopping season.

Here’s how holiday markets help small businesses and artisans earn up to 50% their annual sales in the last six weeks of the year.

Originally started in her kitchen during the pandemic, candlemaker Colina Bruce talks about moving her business into a brick-and-mortar store and how things are shaping up through the holidays.

Analysts say consumers will behave more like they did before the pandemic. But “normal” shopping patterns might not translate to a booming season.

Despite retail promotions and a longer shopping season, inflation may make consumers pay more but get fewer gifts. Fa la la la la.

The company missed profit expectations, and its leadership is warning of a soft holiday season.