In a holiday season that many of us spent apart from loved ones, gift-giving might have felt even more important than usual. After all, if you couldn’t travel to see family, at least you could see them unwrap gifts over a video call, right? And just as many families used […]
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Holiday returns causing headaches for consumers
It is the season for returns, and COVID-19 has had its impact causing some retailers to impose restrictions, while others have expanded their policies. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A study by the firm CBRE, in partnership with Optoro, a company that works with retailers in processing returns, forecast shoppers are expected […]
Get a Jump on Holiday Debt by Making a Plan Now
By Sean Pyles In a holiday season that many of us will spend apart from loved ones, gift-giving might feel even more important than usual. After all, if you can’t travel to see family, at least you can see them unwrap gifts over a video call, right? And just as […]
U.S. holiday shoppers with money to burn covet secondhand luxury
The secondhand market includes online resale and traditional thrift stores such as Goodwill and Salvation Army, which are primarily offline. Collectively, the market is poised to reach $80 billion by 2029, according to online reseller ThredUp. When the pandemic shuttered brick-and-mortar stores, consumers found more options and better deals on resale marketplaces. […]
Holiday Calamities That Are Covered by Homeowners Insurance
By Ben Moore You’ve decorated the tree, put up the lights and placed a lit candle in every window. But the next thing you know, you smell smoke. Candle fires, stolen presents and other calamities can put an unwelcome damper on your seasonal cheer, but insurance can often help clean […]
Shoppers can save money using these apps for last minute holiday gifts
If you missed the holiday shipping deadlines, you’ll be forced to hit the stores to get your gifts. If you find yourself in this position, there are ways to make it rewarding by using some apps on your phone. The first must-have app turns your phone into a bar code […]
BBB offers safe online holiday shopping tips for parents
(KVOA) – With Christmas around the corner, some people have gotten their holiday shopping out of the way while others may be turning to last-minute online gifts. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has offered parents tips for getting their online holiday shopping done safely and efficiently. Guard your privacy. Proceed […]
5 Holiday Disasters That Are Covered by Home Insurance
TipRanks Goldman Sachs Says These 3 Stocks Could Surge Over 30% From Current Levels After a true annus horribilus, we’re all ready for better times. The US equity strategy team at Goldman Sachs, led by David Kostin, sees those better time ahead, and in the near-term. The team is predicting […]
Local toy store hoping for successful holiday season
LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The Christmas shopping season can often make or break new businesses gaining a foothold in the marketplace for the first time. Earlier this year, Ray and Noreen Vigneault of Belchertown opened two PLAYNOW! toy stores in busy shopping areas of Westfield and Ludlow. When he wasn’t […]
Click, then drive: Last-minute holiday shoppers do curbside pickup
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. NEW YORK – Many U.S. holiday shoppers, wary of going into stores during the latest surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, went from their computers, phones or other devices to their cars on the Saturday before Christmas to make […]
Cybercriminals want your holiday shopping money. Here’s how to protect yourself
Former Toys ‘R’ Us CEO Jerry Storch assesses the state of retail on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street’ As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the nation, this holiday season undeniably feels a bit different. Rather than dashing to the stores on Black Friday, a recent study conducted by our firm, […]
Click, then drive: Last-minute U.S. holiday shoppers do curbside pickup
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Many U.S. holiday shoppers, wary of going into stores during the latest surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, went from their computers, phones or other devices to their cars on the Saturday before Christmas to make last-minute gift purchases and then drive to the store to pick […]
How Holiday Shopping Promotions Work
Editorial Independence We want to help you make more informed decisions. Some links on this page — clearly marked — may take you to a partner website and may result in us earning a referral commission. For more information, see How We Make Money. Shopping for sales can feel like […]
10 women-owned businesses Know Your Value loves this holiday season
Still looking for holiday gifts? It’s not too late! Small businesses have been hit hardest this year due to the pandemic and it’s more important than ever before to support women entrepreneurs by visiting local brick-and-mortars, connecting directly with the business online, or investing in one-of-a-kind products. From fashionable masks […]
Happiness Advice for Holiday Haters
Indirect questions yield a somewhat different story, however. A 2015 Healthline survey revealed that more than 18 percent of people say they are very stressed during the holidays, and another nearly 44 percent say they are somewhat stressed. Similarly, a 2006 survey by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, a polling firm, […]
How to stay safe when doing your holiday shopping online or in person
Given the COVID-19 pandemic, online purchasing is at the forefront of holiday shopping this year, and small, local businesses are losing in-person customers. Consumers should be aware of how to stay safe while both shopping online or in person. Scott Shackelford, IU-Bloomington cybersecurity program chair and associate professor at the […]
Holiday shoppers pull back on impulse buys amid coronavirus pandemic
As holiday shoppers browse store aisles, wait in checkout lines and get carried away by the twinkle of Christmas tunes, they often toss extra items into their basket. A box of chocolates. A tube of lip gloss. Or the perfect gift for a friend or family member that wasn’t originally […]
How To Have a Holiday Dinner on a Budget
Traditional Christmas Duck Holiday Dinner with Oranges, Pomegranate, Potatoes and Brussels Sprout. The holidays can bring a much-needed sense of joy and sparkle to challenging times. However the pressure to make the season special, with all the gifts, activities and food that go into that, adds a lot of stress […]
Millennial Money: De-stress holiday debt with a payoff plan
Using credit cards can be a great way to earn rewards or get cash back, but make sure you know how to dig out of the debt you ring up. Here’s how to handle holiday debt. In a holiday season that many of us will spend apart from loved ones, […]
How FedEx, UPS, and Amazon prepared for holiday shipping deadlines this year
Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. Online shopping has been growing steadily for years, and the deluge of packages it generates during the holiday season has been a persistent challenge. But this year, with the […]