Holiday Shopping

Stores and online retailers are trying to suck you in with emails, discounts, Black Friday promotions. But how much of a bargain are you really getting?

Economists are worried about consumers' moods as we head toward the end of the year.

Local shops and national chains will lean on experienced hands to give them an edge.

Car makers should get a nice bump from the long holiday weekend, and all those Labor Day sales you saw advertised.

From Massachusetts to Alabama, sales tax on everything from socks to laptops will be waived. But not every state wants to leave those tax dollars on the table.

Be patient, be persistent, keep your receipts. And you might just have many happy returns.

Hurricane Sandy, the threat of the fiscal cliff, and the election may have all contributed to a disappointing holiday shopping season.

Fiscal cliff negotiations continue to worry markets, but end of the year holiday sales are bringing some cheer to the economy.

According to the NPD Group, shoes rank among the top sellers this holiday season.

The day after Thanksgiving is known as the biggest retail sales day of the year. The day after Christmas is the start of the biggest week for holiday gift returns and a tough time for retailers.