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...

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) ...

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...

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...

If sales of Halloween candy is any indication of the health of consumers, the Holiday shopping season could exceed expectations. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) released its game plan to meet the needs of the tens of millions of consumers that will shop at its store, online and and in...

Shares of eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY) fell 8 percent in Thursday’s pre-market after the company reported a soft Marketplace GMV and active buyer growth for the third quarter and disappointing fourth-quarter guidance amid heightened expectations. Total GMV grew 5.5 percent, though U.S. Marketplace...

It seems like every year the holiday season comes a little earlier than the last. This year is no exception. A scientific poll conducted in mid-September, had 73 percent of adults agree with the statement "it is annoying that the holiday shopping season has gotten earlier." Despite...