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.
Christmas tree prices up 10% since last year, American Christmas Tree Association says
77% of Americans say they plan to put up an artificial tree in their home, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
77% of Americans say they plan to put up an artificial tree in their home, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
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.
Latest consumer product recalls: Fruit linked to listeria, helium tank projectiles can 'strike users', more
The CDC says certain peaches, nectarines, and plums have been linked to an outbreak of listeria; Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles; children's cups sold nationwide due to a federal lead content ban violation; projectiles from mini helium tanks can "strike users and bystanders'; chairs sold nationwide at Tractor Supply stores can break.
The CDC says certain peaches, nectarines, and plums have been linked to an outbreak of listeria; Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles; children's cups sold nationwide due to a federal lead content ban violation; projectiles from mini helium tanks can "strike users and bystanders'; chairs sold nationwide at Tractor Supply stores can break.
Turkey gravy recalled due to mislabel
The Seneca Foods Corporation is recalling glass jars of Hyvee turkey gravy because they were mislabeled and may contain beef gravy, as well as an undeclared soy allergen.
The Seneca Foods Corporation is recalling glass jars of Hyvee turkey gravy because they were mislabeled and may contain beef gravy, as well as an undeclared soy allergen.
Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases
Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.
Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.
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.
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.
2023 holiday spending expected to smash records
With Thanksgiving also comes the start of one of the biggest shopping season of the year, and some retail stores rely on this season for nearly half of their sales. For 2023, some are projecting a holiday shopping season that will create some new records. Reporter Mills Hayes has more, from one of the biggest malls in the world.
With Thanksgiving also comes the start of one of the biggest shopping season of the year, and some retail stores rely on this season for nearly half of their sales. For 2023, some are projecting a holiday shopping season that will create some new records. Reporter Mills Hayes has more, from one of the biggest malls in the world.
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.
Children's cups recalled over lead violation just ahead of Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays
The LAOION Children’s Cup, an 8-oz. insulated, stainless steel cup that comes in lilac, green, salmon and blue with matching silicone straws, has been recalled by the company due to a federal lead content ban violation, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The LAOION Children’s Cup, an 8-oz. insulated, stainless steel cup that comes in lilac, green, salmon and blue with matching silicone straws, has been recalled by the company due to a federal lead content ban violation, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
2023 Black Friday deals starting earlier than ever
As people prepare for Thanksgiving, there are talks on whether Black Friday is still a thing, or if the retail industry has hyped it into oblivion. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on the shopping day's evolution, as well as how people feel about it.
As people prepare for Thanksgiving, there are talks on whether Black Friday is still a thing, or if the retail industry has hyped it into oblivion. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on the shopping day's evolution, as well as how people feel about it.
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.
Target reportedly testing 10-item limit for self checkout
Target says any customer with more than 10 items will be directed to a full service lane with a cashier.
Target says any customer with more than 10 items will be directed to a full service lane with a cashier.