Consumer News: Holiday shopping tips, ‘Squid Game’ gives Netflix a boost and more!
Consumer News: Holiday shopping tips, ‘Squid Game’ gives Netflix a boost and more!
Holiday Shopping
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Consumer News: Amtrak updates vaccine requirements for workers, IHOP to serve alcohol at some locations and more!
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Consumer News: Spirit Airlines passengers face more delays and cancellations, minivans selling above sticker price and more!
Consumer News: Clorox stock drops, take advantage of holiday shopping deals and more!
Consumer News: Clorox stock drops, take advantage of holiday shopping deals and more!
Be on the lookout for post-Christmas shopping deals
Some retailers are offering post-Christmas sales to clear out their inventory for the new year.
Report shows holiday retail sales are up this year, largely fueled by online shopping
According to a report from Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday retail sales are about 3% higher this year compared to last year. Online spending is up 49%, and the pandemic appears to be boosting sales of furniture and home improvement items.
A look at the unique holiday shopping rush of 2020
It’s Christmas Eve, and stores are packed with last minute holiday shoppers. While many are shopping online this year, there are still long lines at the check-out counter at many shopping centers.
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Holiday sales are expected to be much higher this year compared to last year. The National Retail Federation predicts sales this season will grow by as much as 5.2%, with online and non-store sales seeing a 20-30% increase.
Shippers overwhelmed with online shopping surge, coronavirus vaccine distribution
Millions of Americans are taking to stores to get gifts is because they’re worried their last minute deliveries won’t make it in time to get under the tree.
Last minute shoppers flock to stores looking for Christmas gifts
Christmas is just two days away and people are out in swarms doing last minute shopping.
