Many Americans are in better financial condition this year but remain cautious, says Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher.

Gift-givers seem to be paying attention to messages urging them to ship early.

There’s a gaming console shortage thanks to the computer chip shortage and high pandemic demand.

Consumers appear to be spreading their holiday spending across more days, heeding advice to get their orders in early.

The project is a hyperlocal gift economy where neighbors give and receive freely. For some, it’s a chance to jump off the consumer hamster wheel.

Smaller businesses that sell locally sourced goods, or provide services, don’t always need faraway suppliers.

E-commerce and consumer habits of younger shoppers have made them increasingly popular.

The Fed’s preferred means of measuring inflation jumped 0.6% in October.

Haunted by their own supply chain woes, many retailers are trying to get what they themselves need for the holidays.

This is usually a season when department stores, automakers and other retailers go big on ads touting special holiday deals. Not this year.