Visa: Sales are up 4.2% for first 7 weeks of the holiday period; pace lags last year
NEW YORK — Consumers stepped up their spending, particularly on items like gadgets and clothing, for the first…
Downtown Jackson: How’s holiday business?
Holiday shoppers say they look to Downtown Jackson shops for unique gifts.Thrift stores are popular — both for…
Federal Reserve’s December rate cut to boost local holiday spending in 2025 :: WRAL.com
As families budget for gifts, travel and end-of-year expenses, December’s Federal Reserve rate cut arrives at a critical…
How tariffs and the US economy are affecting holiday shopping in 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland…
Polson small businesses encourage community support during holiday season
POLSON — Small businesses in Polson showcased their handmade goods and unique finds during Small Business Saturday, with…
Tariffs drive up costs for local toy stores ahead of holidays
WACO, Texas (KXXV) — As holiday shopping ramps up, many small toy stores are bracing for higher costs…
Shop smart this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but another American holiday follows shortly after, and…
Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays
With the holiday shopping rush approaching, smaller retailers are facing an unpleasant, tariff-related choice. They can either pay…
Will tariffs increase prices for holiday shoppers? Here’s what the data shows
Tariffs could push up prices for holiday shoppers this year, but experts say the impact may be smaller…
Expect tariffs to drive prices higher in 2026: Retail expert
0:00 spk_0 With companies pulling forward because of tariffs, our next guest says 2026 could get a little…
Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall…
Trump tariffs, inflation push early holiday shopping season
Holiday decorations on display at a Costco in Princeton, N.J. Jessica Dickler | CNBC It’s barely the start…