Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.

Retailers reimagining the indoor shopping experience

Brick-and-mortar retailers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are reimagining the in-store experience to get customers to come back.

CDC: Salmonella outbreak from recalled mushrooms infects people in 10 states

The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.

Shopping experience changing due to COVID-19 pandemic
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The pandemic has taken a toll on brick-and-mortar retailers, but now, some stores are taking steps to provide shoppers with a safe and friendly environment.

Gucci sells grass-stained jeans, overalls for $1,200 and up

Gucci is selling a pair of $1,200 jeans that appear to be pre-stained with grass, presumably for customers with deep pockets who want to pull off a down-to-earth look, without actually getting dirty.

Kraft releasing pumpkin spice mac and cheese this October

Kraft Heinz has released a pumpkin spice mac and cheese with fall seasoning, the newest autumn offering to hit the market.

Recall Alert: 250,000 saws sold at Lowe's might not turn off

Have you bought a Kobalt saw at Lowe's? If so, you might want to check it because it might not turn off. 

Amazon Prime Day has a date

Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019

Lyft expanding services to rental cars
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Lyft is turning its riders into drivers by getting into the rental car business and allowing customers to rent a car directly from the app.

Pine-Sol is effective against coronavirus, EPA says

Clorox's Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner was found to be effective against COVID-19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says.

Colin Kaepernick Nike jersey sells out, ex-QB says No. 7 a 'symbol'

Colin Kaepernick said Thursday upon the release of his all-black Nike jersey that his No. 7 has come to mean more than just a number he had when he played for the San Francisco 49ers.

Is now the time to buy a home in New York City's suburbs?

As the real estate market remains red hot, some brokers say now may not be the best time to be looking to buy a new home in New York City's suburbs.

Major demand for homes in New York
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Even with unemployment numbers still high, real estate brokers say the housing market is booming. But there are important factors to consider before you jump into homeownership.