More Americans are using 'buy now, pay later' payment plans for the holidays
Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.
Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.
Porch pirates: What you need to know this holiday season
A recent report said three out of four Americans had a package swiped in the past 12 months, equating to over 119 million stolen packages.
A recent report said three out of four Americans had a package swiped in the past 12 months, equating to over 119 million stolen packages.
US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany
Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.
Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.
Retailers ready to kick off unofficial start of the holiday season just as shoppers pull back
With Black Friday looming, the nation’s largest retail trade group expects shoppers will spend more this year than last year, but their pace will slow given all the economic uncertainty.
With Black Friday looming, the nation’s largest retail trade group expects shoppers will spend more this year than last year, but their pace will slow given all the economic uncertainty.
Jury finds that largest US egg producers conspired to rig the market to drive up prices
A federal jury in Illinois has found that several major egg producers in the U.S. conspired to price-fix eggs between 2004 and 2008.
A federal jury in Illinois has found that several major egg producers in the U.S. conspired to price-fix eggs between 2004 and 2008.
Mall of America preps for busy Black Friday
The Mall of America is ready to welcome thousands of shoppers searching for deals on holiday gifts on Black Friday.
The Mall of America is ready to welcome thousands of shoppers searching for deals on holiday gifts on Black Friday.
More children keep getting sick by fruit pouches tainted with lead
U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.
U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.
What to do if your package gets stolen
Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.
Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.
Over 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs recalled over potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution
While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.
While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.
Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday
A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.
A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.
Krispy Kreme celebrates 20th anniversary of 'Elf' with movie-inspired holiday donuts: See the festive treats
New donuts include the Buddy Snow Globe and Buddy Makes Breakfast
New donuts include the Buddy Snow Globe and Buddy Makes Breakfast
When should stores start playing Christmas music? Here's how retailers decide
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.
FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.
Nearly half of shoppers who stole using self-checkout machine say they'd do it again: Survey
31% of GenZ shoppers and 21% of millennials have taken an item without scanning it.
31% of GenZ shoppers and 21% of millennials have taken an item without scanning it.
Black Friday 2023: Here’s where you can find the best deals during the holiday weekend
From sneakers to tech gadgets, check out some of the best deals available this week.
From sneakers to tech gadgets, check out some of the best deals available this week.
Elevated lead levels in water brings warning
Elevated levels of lead as been discovered in homes in the eastern Twin Cities Metro, bringing a word of caution from water services officials.
Elevated levels of lead as been discovered in homes in the eastern Twin Cities Metro, bringing a word of caution from water services officials.
Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.
Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group
Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.