Holiday Shopping

Best Buy 4th Quarter Loss Narrows

Best Buy Co. says its fourth-quarter loss narrowed as it cut costs to offset nearly flat sales during the key holiday quarter. It also says a deadline passed without a bid from its co-founder, Richard Schulze.

2013/03/01

Last-Minute Shoppers Take Their Chances

Christmas shopping sales aren’t expected to be as good as retailers had hoped, but lots of shoppers out Monday might make up some of that difference.

2012/12/24

Retailers Hope For Strong Christmas Season

Waiting Pays Off For Holiday Bargain Hunters

The number of last-minute holiday shoppers could actually beat the crowds seen on Black Friday.

2012/12/21

Stores Open Longer For Last-Minute Holiday Push

With just four days until Christmas, many stores are packed with customers doing their holiday shopping. And there’s a new trend to help those who wait until the last minute.

2012/12/21

Rainy Winter Weather Dampens Holiday Shopping

Winter weather tried to slow down another big shopping weekend, causing consumers to grab their umbrellas in December. With nine shopping days to go until Christmas, it’s fair to say that Mother Nature has terrible timing.

2012/12/15

Celebrate The Holiday Season

Welcome to your 2012 Holiday Guide! Don’t miss our gift-giving ideas, shopping advice, food & drink recipes, and movie & music recommendations. Share some holiday cheer with your friends!

2012/12/11

Wish Lists For Christmas Are Going Digital

When it comes to letters to Santa, some are ditching the pen and paper and looking to their tablets and smartphones instead.

2012/12/10

Gift Ideas For Your Holiday Party

When someone throws a holiday party and invites you to come, it’s best not to arrive empty-handed. Guests often give what are typically called hostess gifts, a little something to show your appreciation to the people who are inviting you into their home.

2012/11/27

CNET Editor Brian Cooley Hot Tech Gifts On WCCO

Dave Lee was able to get a head start on holiday gift giving when he talked Wednesday morning with CNET technology editor Brian Cooley.

2012/11/23

Black Friday Shopping Do’s & Don’ts

For some, Black Friday is as much a holiday as the holidays themselves. Like the anticipation of opening a present, shoppers can’t wait to find out what “deals” Black Friday has to offer.

2012/11/21

Mall Of America Decks The Halls For Black Friday

Mall of America is getting ready for the big rush of shoppers. The plan is to have all the decorations set for Black Friday. Extra help is hired to put up all the tinsel and lights. The work started right after Halloween, and is still going on.

2012/11/21

Need Help Holiday Shopping At MOA? There’s An App For That

The Holiday shopping season is in full swing at the Mall of America, and this year there’s something new to help make shopping even easier – an app.

2012/11/20

Forget Black Friday, Shop Local For Small Biz Saturday

This holiday season local business owners want you to put your money where your home is.

2012/11/19

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DeBlog: Best Holiday Restaurant Gift Card Deals

It’s the best time of the year if you’re looking for a great deal on restaurant gift cards. Spend $100, get $20. Spend $100, get $25. Spend $25, get $5. It’s the perfect way to say “thank you” to coworkers, or your babysitter, or a great gift for family and friends.

2012/11/19

UST Survey: Shoppers Enthusiastic About Holiday Season

The University of St. Thomas is out with its annual holiday spending predictions and it finds shoppers to be “enthusiastic” about the upcoming season.

2012/11/14

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