/tags/holiday-shopping holiday shopping en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:00:00 GMT /economy/npr-breaking-news/2022-12-15/in-a-year-marked-by-inflation-buy-now-pay-later-is-the-hottest-holiday-trend People are paying for blenders, shirts and even groceries in installments. New research suggests this encourages people to overspend. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:00:00 GMT /economy/npr-breaking-news/2022-12-15/in-a-year-marked-by-inflation-buy-now-pay-later-is-the-hottest-holiday-trend Alina Selyukh /news/2021-12-02/if-you-want-your-holiday-package-to-arrive-on-time-here-are-the-deadlines-to-know To all those holiday present procrastinators out there (you know who you are): Be sure to ship that holiday gift sooner rather than later to get those presents to their destination before December 25. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:54:07 GMT /news/2021-12-02/if-you-want-your-holiday-package-to-arrive-on-time-here-are-the-deadlines-to-know Jonathan Franklin /2021-11-27/how-understaffed-are-stores-smaller-retailers-feel-the-holiday-shopping-strain Large retailers have spent billions of dollars to woo workers. Smaller stores that can't do that expect staff shortages will lead to lost sales. They're asking shoppers to be patient. Sat, 27 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT /2021-11-27/how-understaffed-are-stores-smaller-retailers-feel-the-holiday-shopping-strain Alina Selyukh /news/2021-11-15/warehouses-are-overwhelmed-by-americas-shopping-spree The U.S. is dotted with more warehouses than ever. But they are overwhelmed by record-level imports, a lack of workers and a shopping spree of unprecedented proportions. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:11:13 GMT /news/2021-11-15/warehouses-are-overwhelmed-by-americas-shopping-spree Alina Selyukh /news/2021-01-15/retail-spending-dips-for-3rd-straight-month-as-infections-surge Restaurants and bars are reeling from persistent spikes of coronavirus cases. Earlier holiday sales also meant online shopping and electronics sales dipped in December. Retail sales fell 0.7%. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:57:55 GMT /news/2021-01-15/retail-spending-dips-for-3rd-straight-month-as-infections-surge Alina Selyukh /news/2020-12-16/shoppers-stayed-away-from-stores-and-restaurants-sending-sales-last-month-lower As new coronavirus surges restricted outings to stores and especially restaurants, retail sales dipped 1.1% in November compared to a month earlier. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:45:30 GMT /news/2020-12-16/shoppers-stayed-away-from-stores-and-restaurants-sending-sales-last-month-lower Alina Selyukh /2020-11-30/u-s-shoppers-might-spend-13-million-per-minute-during-cyber-monday-peak Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:58:18 GMT /2020-11-30/u-s-shoppers-might-spend-13-million-per-minute-during-cyber-monday-peak Alina Selyukh /2020-11-27/state-retailers-hope-consumers-find-it-in-florida-this-year Florida retailers hope local holiday shoppers can help offset some of the losses caused by the coronavirus. Fri, 27 Nov 2020 18:00:58 GMT /2020-11-27/state-retailers-hope-consumers-find-it-in-florida-this-year Denise Royal /2020-11-19/florida-retailers-expect-dip-in-holiday-sales-due-to-coronavirus More people are expected to shop online this year instead of at stores. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:26:59 GMT /2020-11-19/florida-retailers-expect-dip-in-holiday-sales-due-to-coronavirus News Service of Florida Staff /news/2019-12-24/new-toys-for-the-holidays-make-sure-kids-stay-safe-during-playtime Children across Florida will be opening and playing with new toys this week.According to federal data, 17 children under the age of 13 died from… Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:45:15 GMT /news/2019-12-24/new-toys-for-the-holidays-make-sure-kids-stay-safe-during-playtime Danielle Prieur