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Disappointing holiday season: December retail sales were flat, falling well short of estimate
Consumer activity slowed sharply for the December holiday shopping season.
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Latest on Holiday season
Newest firstFlu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Consumer
Tanger CEO says retailers are 'discounting to meet the consumer' this holiday season
Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof says shoppers kept spending this holiday season as promotions and value offset weaker consumer confidence.
Consumer
4 reasons Americans aren't drinking as much alcohol this holiday season - or any at all
The growing use of weight-loss drugs is one factor behind the decline in alcohol consumption.
4 common scams to watch out for this holiday season
Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season - and tip…
Macro
Bessent says U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth, sees 'very strong' holiday season
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy will end the year on strong footing and said the president was disappointed in economic coverage in the media.
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Technology
Americans expected to spend over a trillion dollars for the first time this holiday season
Americans spent a record $12 billion online on Black Friday this year, according to Adobe Analytics. Ali Bauman reports on how rising prices are impacting shop…
Consumer
How retailers are responding to the affordability crisis this holiday season
How retailers are responding to the affordability crisis this holiday season
Consumer
4 marketing tricks to not fall for this holiday season
Retailers use marketing techniques to get you to spend more, like creating a false sense of urgency or creating artificial discounts. Outsmart the gimmicks wit…
Norovirus cases rise ahead of holiday season, CDC data shows
Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.
Macro
Tips to stretch your dollar this holiday season
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down new data on the economy and how it impacts consumers searching for holiday deals.
What drove Thursday's wild day of trading, why you should expect higher prices this holiday season
What drove Thursday's wild day of trading, why you should expect higher prices this holiday season
Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Consumer
Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble
One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.