2024 retail returns to total $890 billion, report shows
Total returns are projected to reach $890 billion in 2024, according to a report released in early December. Retailers estimate that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 will be returned.
Total returns are projected to reach $890 billion in 2024, according to a report released in early December. Retailers estimate that 16.9% of their annual sales in 2024 will be returned.
FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
Pasco Co. homeowner navigates permit process, builds up after home floods during Helene
Almost three months after Hurricane Helene, homes around Tampa Bay are still uninhabitable.
Almost three months after Hurricane Helene, homes around Tampa Bay are still uninhabitable.
In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Amazon strike: Will it affect delivery of your packages?
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America face federal lawsuit over Zelle payment fraud
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on the popular payments network Zelle.
This is the living wage needed for a family of four in Florida
The cost of living continues to rise across the U.S. — and that rings true in some states more than others.
The cost of living continues to rise across the U.S. — and that rings true in some states more than others.
Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.
Frito-Lay announces limited recall of popular potato chips in these states
Frito-Lay issued a "limited" recall of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips because the bags may contain an undeclared allergen.
Frito-Lay issued a "limited" recall of its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips because the bags may contain an undeclared allergen.
Here are the 10 best and worst times to buy a used car
If you’re in the market for a car these are the times of the year to find quality bargains. See the list.
If you’re in the market for a car these are the times of the year to find quality bargains. See the list.
San Francisco-based shellfish company, FDA issue oyster recall over norovirus concerns
The oysters were sent to retailers and distributors in 15 states, the FDA said.
The oysters were sent to retailers and distributors in 15 states, the FDA said.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Christmas gift spending per child by state
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
Apple reportedly working on foldable and thinner iPhone models
The tech giant is developing this latest version of iPhones which could be released in the next couple of years. Here’s what we know.
The tech giant is developing this latest version of iPhones which could be released in the next couple of years. Here’s what we know.
Florida contractors face supply shortages of rebuild materials after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many families across the Tampa Bay area are facing extended delays in returning to their homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with some waiting for permits and others stuck in limbo due to supply shortages.
Many families across the Tampa Bay area are facing extended delays in returning to their homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with some waiting for permits and others stuck in limbo due to supply shortages.
US home sales poised to increase in 2025, but only if rates cooperate, Zillow says
A potential improvement in mortgage rates could result in more opportunities for consumers to find affordable homes on the market, a new report finds.
A potential improvement in mortgage rates could result in more opportunities for consumers to find affordable homes on the market, a new report finds.
Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters
Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.
Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest department store, is making a comeback
The company was established in 1826 and shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship.
The company was established in 1826 and shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship.