holiday season

A recent Gallup poll found that U.S. consumers plan to spend upwards of $1,000 each on holiday gifts this year, signaling a potentially fruitful season for retailers. What Happened: According to the poll, which was released on Wednesday, the average spending estimate for the holiday season has...

Amid growing economic concerns, analysts are sounding alarms over the potential repercussions of tariffs proposed by the incoming Trump administration. These tariffs, aimed at addressing trade imbalances, could inadvertently lead to a stronger dollar, affecting consumers and businesses alike....

Traders eyeing U.S. retail giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and Best Buy ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be in for an unpleasant surprise as December kicks in. Despite the holiday shopping frenzy, historical data spanning decades suggests December is not...

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission. These outstanding films will ensure that your holidays are far from ordinary, whether it be through captivating visuals or unanticipated storylines. Are you looking for something different and trippy...

On Thursday, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) topped revenue and earnings estimates, as it increased both ts sales and market share by maintaining low prices of basic items. Costco joined its U.S. retail peers like Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) ...

This holiday season, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) unveiled data highlighting a shift in children's gift preferences. Contrary to the expectation of physical video game requests, kids aged 10 to 17 in the U.S. are clamoring for digital currency and video game subscriptions....

With quarterly earnings reports from Target (NYSE: TGT), as well as Home Depot (NYSE: HD), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Macy's (NYSE: M), TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX), this week will bring valuable insights on consumers’ purchasing power and behavior. Target opened the retail earnings week by...

Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest smartphone series, the iPhone 15 that, has introduced significant design changes and enhancements, finally went on sale, sparking questions about its potential impact on holiday sales. What Happened: On Friday, long lines were observed in...

A recent study by DataWeave Inc. reveals that more than 40% of Bed Bath & Beyond's products were out of stock in October, which is close to twice the level in the first half of 2022.  What Happened: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (NASDAQ: BBBY) is struggling to lure customers...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google is asking users to stay "extra vigilant" during the holiday season as "tricksters, including spammers and scammers," see it as the perfect time to take advantage of others.  What Happened: On Tuesday, Google...

The holiday season is underway and so too are sales. The cannabis industry is no exception, with December sales expected to be strong once again. Data firm LeafLink reports that sales jumped 33% the week leading up to Christmas 2020 (December 21-December 24) compared to the previous four weeks....

Christmas and the holiday season are synonymous with gift-giving — which means consumers are digging into their wallets and going shopping. Ahead of the long Easter weekend, retailers and department stores are now trying to convince consumers that this holiday is much more than just...

The holiday season is a time to remind ourselves of the need to help those less fortunate. Here are a few ways techies can make a difference in the life of others. Amazon Smile Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) makes it easy for shoppers to donate to charitable organizations. The company...

Media reports of a pilot strike at Charter Airline, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ATSG), have “longer reaching implications” for FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) and cost implications for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:...

Now that November has rolled around, holiday travelers are already bracing themselves for nightmarish holiday airport crowds. The holiday travel season, running from Thanksgiving through New Year's, is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. All those holiday travelers are great news for the...