Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Not just for kids: Toymakers creating more products for adults
Toymakers from Mattel’s American Girl and Build-a-Bear are creating new products, services, and websites aimed at adult audiences. Among the popular toys for adults are Star Wars and Harry Potter-themed Lego sets and action figures.
Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year
The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.
Super Saturday for Bay Area retailers
Super Saturday is expected to be even bigger than last year with 158 million consumer out shopping, a 10-million increase over 2021.
'Worst' holiday gift survey suggests people don’t like fruitcake, weight-loss items or Christmas ties
In addition, almost 80% of American respondents said they think they’re good at faking enthusiasm when they open a bad gift.
With 10 days of holiday shopping left, shoppers are cutting back on spending
The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping.
Ram recalling 1.23 million pickups for tailgate trouble
The tailgate might open while the vehicle is in motion.
Don't have your Christmas plane ticket yet? Here's what an expert says
According to Hopper — known for flight and hotel deals — an estimated 53 million people are expected to depart from U.S airports over the holiday period.
Two California cities top list of metro areas homebuyers are leaving
A new report has listed San Francisco and Los Angeles as the two top U.S. cities in which homebuyers were looking to leave.
McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty
Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.
Laundry detergent recalled due to bacteria exposure risk
Over 14,000 Art of Green laundry detergent products are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially harmful bacteria.
Baby formula recalled due to potential cross-contamination
ByHeart is recalling some of its infant formula out of an abundance of caution after a sample from a third-party manufacturing facility tested positive for bacteria.
Average price of gas plunges to cheapest in over a year
While the White House was quick to point out the latest numbers, AAA says seasonality is the main cause — and not everyone is seeing cheaper gas.
Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk; owners urged to park outdoors
Ascent SUVs made between 2019 and 2022 are being recalled after reports of two fires with no injuries. Subaru says owners of these SUVs can find out if their vehicle is affected by visiting the company's website.
Jeep issues recall and stop-sale order on 63K hybrid Wrangler SUVs for power loss
A software glitch is behind the massive recall.
Lidl recalls Advent calendars due to potential salmonella contamination
Lidl U.S. recalled its Favorina branded Advent calendars over concerns that som may be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause serious and fatal infections.
Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows
Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.
Walmart may raise prices, close stores if rise in shoplifting continues, CEO says
“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”
These 3 U.S. cities were among the 10 most expensive in the world for 2022
Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living across the globe: Prices are up an average of 8.1% in the world’s largest cities compared to last year.
Frozen raspberries recalled due to hepatitis A concerns
The FDA says testing revealed the presence of hepatitis A in the recalled frozen raspberries product, which was sold in nine U.S. states.