Category: Holiday Shopping

101 Christmas Gift Ideas Under $40

It is important to consider price when shopping for a gift. It becomes especially important when your holiday shopping list is long. Along with your personal finances and the number of people you’re shopping for, you can stay within budget in a number of ways. Since the holidays are already a stressful time, here are 101…


Americans Worried About the Economy Plan to Spend Less on Christmas Gifts: Survey

U.S. citizens, worried about the state of the economy, are now planning to spend less on buying holiday gifts and cut down on shopping this holiday season. According to a survey by the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment declined 15.7 percent year-on-year to 56.8 in November. On a monthly basis, it fell by 5.2 percent….


Walmart Extends Holiday Return Policy Ahead of Shopping Season

Retail chain Walmart Inc. has announced an extension of its holiday return window as well as new policies aimed at making the return experience “easier and more convenient” for customers. Those who buy products from Walmart stores on or after Oct. 1 can return the items through Jan. 31, 2023, per the new “Holiday Guarantee”…


Fall Cleaning Your Personal Finances

Fall is upon us. Halloween is just weeks away. While personal finances may not be top of mind, there is no better time than the fall to clean up your personal finances. Fall cleaning can be a fun, light option to keep your finances running smoothly and ensure you are on track for your goals. You wouldn’t drive…


The Grove Adds Wire Fence to Deter Smash-and-Grab Robberies

LOS ANGELES—The Grove, a mall known for high-end shopping and dining in Los Angeles, added a coil wire fence to enhance security after a spree of smash-and-grab robberies in California amid the holiday season. After being targeted by a burglary last month, the shopping center installed wire fencing at its entrances and exits, and all…


Americans Plan to Spend More This Year’s Holiday Season Despite Rising Prices and Product Shortages: Survey

Americans plan on spending more this holiday season despite lingering concerns about inflation, shortages and high prices, with many fearing the economy will fare worse next year, according to a recent CNBC survey. Based on data from the quarterly CNBC All-America Economic Survey, people are willing to spend $1,004 on average for buying gifts, an…


More Canadians Doing Holiday Shopping Early Amid Supply Shortage: Poll

The global supply chain disruption has goaded some Canadians to do their Christmas shopping ahead of time, but many still have difficulty finding the right items to add to their carts, a new poll says. The poll, conducted by Canada’s Angus Reid Institute, shows that four out of 10 online shoppers report at least some…


More Canadians Doing Holiday Shopping Early Amid Supply Shortages: Poll

The global supply chain disruption has prompted some Canadians to do their Christmas shopping ahead of time, but many still have difficulty finding the right items to add to their carts, a new poll finds. The poll, conducted by Canada’s Angus Reid Institute, shows that four out of 10 online shoppers report at least some…


Abysmal Black Friday Numbers a Sign of Things to Come?

News commentary Are the days of Black Friday producing black eyes coming to an end? New data from Sensormatic Solutions revealed that traffic at retail stores on this year’s Black Friday tumbled 28.3 percent compared to the same time in 2019. But foot traffic at brick-and-mortar establishments was up 47.5 percent from last year when many…


Target Will No Longer Open Stores On Thanksgiving Day

Target will no longer open their retail outlets on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent what was initially a pandemic-related move for distributing single-day foot traffic over an extended weekend shopping event. In view of COVID-19 restrictions, retailers last year were forced to start the holiday promotions earlier so that crowds would not gather for last-minute deals…