And more consumers are using AI to help with their holiday shopping.

Though a few industries have picked up the pace on hiring.

We’ll also hear from Home Depot and Lowe’s soon.

A little over a year ago, Rita Magalde moved her previously home-based bakery to a commercial kitchen. This year, she’s adding a mall location.

Rita Magalde, owner of Sheer Ambrosia, just completed her first holiday season in a commercial kitchen space.

Despite gripes about the near-constant requests for tips in retail and services, Bankrate says more people are planning to give holiday tips this year than last.

Some of the temps have been coming back every year for decades.

Demand for seasonal workers is robust but relatively low unemployment figures may make it harder for employers to find people.

Leisure travelers may be quick to forgive and forget. Business travelers, not so much.

In this region, it wouldn’t be the holidays without tamales. But vendors and restaurants are facing higher costs for ingredients and staff.