Holiday shipping deadlines approach for FedEx, UPS, USPS customers
The busiest time of the season for USPS begins two weeks before Christmas.
Honda issues recall on some of its SUVs, trucks
Honda is recalling around 725,000 of its vehicles over concerns their hoods could release while driving.
Gowanus rezoning approved but critics remain
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
DeWalt earphones sold at Home Depot, Lowe's recalled over potential fire, burn hazards
There are 61 reports that the earphones overheated during charging or while in use
Bryant Park Winter Village reopens with shops, ice skating, street curling, igloos and more
New Yorkers can once again celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" in Midtown.
Toys R Us to open flagship store in New Jersey mall with 2-story slide, ice cream parlor
The American Dream mall will be home to the Toys R Us flagship store complete with a two-story slide and an ice cream parlor.
This year's shortage of Christmas trees unrelated to pandemic
Greg's Trees stocks its five stands around the city with thousands of trees every November and December, making it one of the largest Christmas tree sellers in the five boroughs. Owner Greg Walsh recommends you get your tree now.
Cyber Monday caps holiday shopping weekend
Americans are spending freely and going back to store shopping, knocking out some of the momentum in online sales from last year. But shopper traffic on Black Friday was still below pre-pandemic levels in part because retailers spread out big deals starting in October.
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.
Supply chain issues: 'Shop early,' California Retailers Association president warns holiday shoppers
"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.
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.
Walmart pulls musical children's toy that sings about drug abuse
The toy reportedly plays a Polish rap song that references cocaine use, drug abuse, suicide and depression.
Black Friday shopping deals
Black Friday deals actually started days ago, especially online. Major retailers are offering good discounts but not a lot of door-busters — because they don't need to, according to Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst with DealNews.com.
Thanksgiving shopping: Stores that will be open, closed for the holiday
For many years, stores were open on Thanksgiving, allowing consumers to shop or run last-minute errands before the feast hits the table.
High property values, low interest rates prompt homeowners to refinance
New Jersey homeowner Robert Torino saw the changing market and decided to refinance his house a few months ago. His new rate is below 4%. These are some benefits to refinancing your home loan.
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.
Liquor shortages put a damper on upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays
Liquor purveyors are recommending customers order early and be prepared to choose alternatives to specialty items