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By: Lauren Thomas
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This holiday season, retailers are all over the map when it comes to kicking off deals — some start Thursday afternoon, some Friday morning.
The price a classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people will cost $49.12 this year, or 1.5 percent lower than 2016, says a national survey.
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Package theft is more common in rural areas than in cities, according to a new report. Here's how to minimize your risk.
If you are still trying to get your hands on a Fingerling this holiday season, you may need to get creative.
A guide to keeping calm during your Thanksgiving air travel.
Pay close attention to surprise moves from vendors and Amazon's move into private label.
EBay is looking to technology to help it organize and display merchandise.
More Americans are expected to begin their holiday shopping in the middle of the season, or Thanksgiving weekend, NPD found.
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This holiday season, Gap's Athleta will take gift cards one step further, via the GiftNow personalizing platform.
Earlier this month, WowWee filed a federal lawsuit against 165 sellers of counterfeit Fingerlings.
The holiday season offers companies a sliver of time to test new features and experiment where there is heavier foot traffic.
This marks the third year Wal-Mart has offered a majority of its Black Friday promotions online.
Lowe's is launching so-called stores within its stores, in a partnership with b8ta, to sell and educate shoppers on smart home products.
Fingerlings have quickly become one of the most sought-after toys of the year, selling out at major retailers across the country.
Sears hasn't published its holiday Wish Book since 2011.
J.C. Penney is opening its doors on Thanksgiving an hour earlier this year.
Retail
Krispy Kreme Doughnut is acquiring a majority stake in Insomnia Cookies in a move that helps the coffee and doughnut chain move beyond the glazed treats for which it is known.
Credit Suisse lowered its rating on the stock to neutral from outperform.
As Albertsons Cos. and Rite Aid head to an August vote over their planned merger, the message to investors is simple: size still matters. The deal, announced in February, would create a new retail giant valued at roughly $24 billion that would combine Albertsons' grocery operations with Rite Aid's pharmacy business. But with Rite Aid, investors expected to hold a roughly 29 percent stake in the new company, some have pushed back against the combination, pointing to Albertsons' burdensome debt-load and rece
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