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Holiday shopping
For many retailers, business has never been better. The future? Uncertain.
Jan 13, 2022
Millions of Americans are still shopping like crazy. But retailers worry their voracious appetite won't last much longer.
So how good were the holidays for retailers?
by
Sean McHenry
Jan 4, 2022
Three small-business owners weigh in on how the shopping season went for them.
Holiday sales boosted by fear of empty shelves
by
Lily Jamali
Dec 27, 2021
An early picture of the all-important selling season looks decent.
How 4 families are adjusting their budgets for the holiday season
by
Amy Scott
and Richard Cunningham
Dec 21, 2021
Many Americans are in better financial condition this year but remain cautious, says Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher.
Unlike last year, holiday shipping's running pretty smoothly — at least, so far
Dec 13, 2021
Gift-givers seem to be paying attention to messages urging them to ship early.
Looking for a gift for the video gamer in your family? Good luck.
Dec 9, 2021
There's a gaming console shortage thanks to the computer chip shortage and high pandemic demand.
How will traditional holiday sales days fare this year?
Nov 29, 2021
Consumers appear to be spreading their holiday spending across more days, heeding advice to get their orders in early.
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Buy Nothing groups are one way out of traditional holiday shopping
Nov 26, 2021
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.
Small Business Saturday helps retailers who aren't caught in the supply chain
Nov 26, 2021
Smaller businesses that sell locally sourced goods, or provide services, don't always need faraway suppliers.
Supply chain slowdowns could make it a big year for gift cards
Nov 25, 2021
E-commerce and consumer habits of younger shoppers have made them increasingly popular.