holiday shopping
We're glossing over these 20 best Nordstrom gifts to shop for any occasion this year
July 1, 2024 | 3:20pmThe silver box and bow is all we're after.
What stores are open on Easter 2024?
March 31, 2024 | 6:00amWhether you're scrambling to fill up Easter baskets or just want to get some shopping done on your day off, you might find yourself out of luck.
Fire up a delicious dinner and impress guests with a new fondue set, tested by our editors
February 29, 2024 | 2:10pmWine, chocolate, and cheese? Say no more. Shop our favorite fondue sets for your next dinner party.
The 10 best serving dishes and platters for hosting Easter this year (and any occasion, for that matter)
February 28, 2024 | 11:21amIf there's one thing we know for sure, it's that you can never have too many.
Toy makers face dismal outlook after Hasbro's holiday sales tank
February 13, 2024 | 4:55pm“The competition is for the mind space and how much time kids are spending on social media and streaming games.”
Retailers take $100B hit over bogus returns: 'Sent back box of bricks instead of TV'
January 10, 2024 | 2:26pmRetailers are facing another threat to their bottom line from scammers who are stuffing bricks, fake receipts and counterfeit goods in return packages.
The 50 absolute best end of year sales to shop before 2023 comes to a close
December 28, 2023 | 12:19pm*It's the most wonderful time of the year...*
81% of retailers charge fee to send back items
December 26, 2023 | 5:16pmAmazon recently began charging customers $1 to return items to a UPS store if there is a Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh or Kohl's closer to their home.
US retail sales rose 3.1% this holiday season -- sharp drop from 7.6% last year: report
December 26, 2023 | 1:44pmUS retail sales rose 3.1% year-over-year between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24 -- less than half of the 7.6% figure from the same period last year.
Men aren't buying the women in their lives Christmas presents, disturbing TikTok trend reveals
December 26, 2023 | 11:30amA teenager’s revelation about Christmas has revealed a depressing trend that only affects women during the festive season.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce AI-generated ugly Christmas sweaters warm Swifties' hearts
December 23, 2023 | 8:12pmTo generate the photos of the pair's faces, she got a little help from AI.
Coupon queen saved $19.6K on Christmas gifts — and she got a free holiday dinner
December 20, 2023 | 4:01pm"We save so much money, I have created a stockpile in my laundry room," said Karla Benavides, 28.
Four in 10 are planning to ‘downsize’ their Christmas celebrations this year
December 20, 2023 | 11:41amFour in 10 are planning to ‘downsize’ their festive celebrations this year – by making do with decorations from Christmas past and setting limits when it comes to seasonal spending.
How much will Americans spend on gifts this year? Here's what people are saying
December 19, 2023 | 3:21pmA new survey estimates Americans will spend over $24 billion in total for gifts this year.
Save $150 on an Apple Watch Series 8 for a timely last-minute gift
December 19, 2023 | 2:54pmLet us save you time on finding a last-minute gift.
Save $30 on the ice cream maker that our writer prefers to store-bought pints
December 19, 2023 | 12:07pmIt's the perfect last-minute holiday gift for everyone on your list.
Here are the 38 best last-minute gifts to buy for anyone on your list in 2023
December 19, 2023 | 10:23amA cheat sheet for the last-minute shopper.
Take up to $140 off 23andMe DNA test kits that will arrive by Christmas
December 18, 2023 | 3:31pmThis is the perfect gift for getting closer to your family during the holidays.
'Doom spending' is how everyone is dealing with stress: 'Future is not guaranteed'
December 18, 2023 | 12:35pm“Future is not guaranteed — it’s crumbling before our eyes," wrote a frittering fatalist. "Enjoying what we have while we can is the way to go."
Save $250 on a MacBook Air that's guaranteed to arrive by Christmas
December 18, 2023 | 11:30amThis gift is a certified Christmas miracle.