Inflation surges globally as economies reel from pandemic

Rising inflation is leading to price increases for food, gas and other products and pushing many people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts. In developing economies, it's especially dire.

Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending

Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.

Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records

Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.

Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts

Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.

USPS releases holiday shipping deadlines

The holidays are coming up soon and it's not too early to start making plans for shipping gifts to friends and family. See the list of USPS shipping dates.

The best places to shop on Black Friday 2021

Last week, WalletHub published a report that found which retailers have the best deals for the shopping holiday.

Old Spice, Secret deodorant sprays recalled due to cancer-causing chemical

Proctor & Gamble is voluntary recalling all lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products with an expiry through September 2023 due to the presence of the chemical benzene.

Rising inflation not stopping consumer spending, new data shows

Personal incomes, which provide the fuel for future spending increases, rose 0.5% in October after having fallen 1% in September, a reflection of a drop in government support payments.

Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1

Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.

Target to permanently keep stores closed on Thanksgiving

Retailers last year were forced to limit crowds in stores during the pandemic - a shift that appears to have been fortuitous.

Gas prices hold steady in NJ, across nation ahead of holiday

Gas prices held steady in New Jersey and across the nation at a level that analysts say is the highest in eight years for the period just before Thanksgiving.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

Steve Noviello's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

A powered pony, all the spirits with none of the spoils and a work station you'll never want to leave… from super-sized frames to small business bling, this is the FOX Holiday Gift Guide and we've got gift-giving all wrapped up!

Those retro toys hiding in your attic may be worth money

People that held onto to certain Lego or Polly Pocket sets may have some valuable items just sitting around in storage

Christmas tree shortage: Supply chain backlog could mean slim pickings this holiday season

In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.