Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies and higher prices

Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington, two of the nation’s largest growers.

Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending

Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.

Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records

Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.

Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts

Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.

Black Friday lines almost nonexistent at Bay Area stores

Black Friday crowds were different as officials remained on high alert after alarming retail theft throughout the Bay Area.

USPS releases holiday shipping deadlines

The holidays are coming up soon and it's not too early to start making plans for shipping gifts to friends and family. See the list of USPS shipping dates.

Hundreds of FedEx packages found dumped in Alabama woods, sheriff's office says

An estimated 300 to 400 packages of various sizes were found in a ravine near the small town of Hayden on Wednesday, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Supply chain issues: 'Shop early,' California Retailers Association president warns holiday shoppers

"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.

The best places to shop on Black Friday 2021

Last week, WalletHub published a report that found which retailers have the best deals for the shopping holiday.

Old Spice, Secret deodorant sprays recalled due to cancer-causing chemical

Proctor & Gamble is voluntary recalling all lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products with an expiry through September 2023 due to the presence of the chemical benzene.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

Christmas tree shortage: Supply chain backlog could mean slim pickings this holiday season

In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.

CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years

CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.

California gas prices set new record as Bay Area prices soar even higher

Gas prices in California reached an all-time high on Monday, with prices in the Bay Area even higher, hitting new records of their own.