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Workers at Canada’s national postal service are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with Canada Post.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said early Friday approximately 55,000 workers are striking, claiming little progre…

Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy’s steady growth.

Retail sales rose 0.4% from September to October, the Commerce Department said Friday, …

From a luxury suitcase and sumptuous cashmere sweater to suede shoes and elegant cologne, here’s what to buy the most dapper and debonair man this holiday season.

A mix of factors contributed to the uptick, as people bought more cars and home store sales went up as storm damage in the Southeast got fixed. It’s a good sign for the holiday shopping season.

The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays.

This week in branding news, a Mattel packaging misprint went viral, Target introduced a new character named “Kris K.” (aka “Hot Santa”), and Pharrell Williams debuted cobranded holiday cups with McDonald’s. Here’s the new…

Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.

Attention holiday-shopping procrastinators: You can now check Google Maps to see if nearby stores have a product in stock.

Here’s how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.

Starting November 18, all McCafe drinks across the U.S. will be delivered in a festive cup adorned with cartoony Doodles characters—an encompassing NFT media brand anointed by Pharrell Williams.Williams is seemingly everywhere these days. He leads mens…

The speaker maker’s holiday quarter forecast is lifting its stock, but fallout from last spring’s app fiasco still lingers.

This is what could happen next to shares of Carnival Cruise Lines.

Brands like Straightaway Cocktails are putting their own spin on a practice you might remember from childhood.

A couple of simple steps to having a great holiday selling season.

Amid calls for holiday season boycotts, Sephora and other large retailers refute claims of political donations.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) found that 76% of U.S. kids are asking for video games as gifts for the holiday season.

Shares of Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) are skyrocketing in early-morning trading after the company announced its Q3 2024 results, which beat expectations. As of the time of this writing, SHOP stock is up an impressive 23% to above $110 per share.

However,…

Americans tend to overspend during the holiday season. In fact, some shoppers are still paying off last year's purchases.

Disney’s newest ad isn’t pitching a new movie, TV show, or product. By enlisting director Taika Waititi to direct a four-minute short that chronicles the unlikely friendship between a boy and an octopus, the brand is selling one thing and one thing on…

From elegant baubles and glamorous shoes to indulgent cashmere and tasteful accessories, here’s what to buy the most fashionable woman you know.

A Shopify executive says the company’s latest results showed “continued discipline of balancing both future growth investment and operational leverage.”

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is tepid to kick off a new trading week, circling familiar lows against the Greenback as the USD/CAD chart settles into a congestion pattern.

Today (Monday, November 11, 2024) is Veterans Day. It is one of the 11 official federal U.S. holidays and is meant to honor the veterans who have fought and served in the American military. The reason that Veterans Day is on November 11 each year is b…

Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.

Here is what you need to know on Monday, November 11: Markets remain cautiously optimistic at the start of a new week, following a record-setting rally on Wall Street last week.

As we approach the holiday season, your calendar is probably filling up. And undoubtedly your to-do list is as well.

If you’re nearing the point of overwhelm, it might be time for a to-do list refresh. Here are some creative ways to build a list th…

Missed a holiday dinner because of a delayed flight? The airline might owe you.

The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.

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Trader Joe’s is famous for the exclusive store-brand products that fill its shelves. But perhaps the products that do the most to motivate its …

The National Day holiday in early October, combined with a rally in Chinese equity markets, may have also supported consumer sentiment.

Health professionals recommend vaccines before traveling to celebrate the holidays with family.

Instead of cooking, my family got Thanksgiving dinner from Cracker Barrel. For $130, our "heat n’ serve" family dinner had turkey, seven sides, and pie.

Starbucks is following rival Dunkin’ in rolling out its holiday menu weeks ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

The Nov. 11 holiday, which honors those who have served in the military, dates back to the end of World War I.

Elevate your Thanksgiving table with one of these festival sippers.

Starbucks’ mobile app was not taking mobile orders for some customers on Thursday as the chain launched its holiday menu.

The holidays are still a bit away, but at Starbucks, you can get into the spirit starting tomorrow, November 7. That’s when the coffee chain rolls out its festive holiday menu. The lineup includes one new refresher, some holiday drinks that have…

Online shopping is expected to be a bright spot for retailers this holiday season.