More than 100 infected in E. coli outbreak tied to California romaine lettuce

Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states. 

Baby Yoda toys can be pre-ordered, but you won’t get your hands on one until 2020

Toys based on The Child character from Disney Plus's new live-action series, "The Mandalorian," are now available for pre-order, but fans will have to be patient — Baby Yoda toys won't ship until 2020.

Permanent hair dye, straighteners may increase breast cancer risk, NIH study suggests

Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners could have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, scientists at the National Institutes of Health found in a study published Wednesday. 

FedEx to ship 33 million packages globally on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday has been solidified as one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with retailers slashing prices.

Online shops use ‘dark patterns’ to trick you into buying and signing up for more, study suggests

When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.

Data on your spending habits could be a gold mine for banks

Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.

Mom's hack to stop kids from begging for toys in stores before Christmas goes viral

A mom’s trick to stop her kids from begging for toys while shopping during the Christmas holiday season is the parenting hack you never knew you needed.

Most holiday shoppers prefer buying gifts online

More than half of consumers are shopping online for their holiday gifts, according to a new report.

H&M tests clothing rental service to address environmental concern

H&M has decided to test out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces environmental concerns over its contribution to waste and pollution.