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Holiday Tipping Guide 2021: How Much to Give and When to Break From Tradition Holiday Tipping Guide 2021: How Much to Give and When to Break From Tradition
Wed, December, 22, 2021
J.J. McCorvey from The Wall Street Journal offers advice for tipping around the holidays, particularly amid inflation and pandemic-related economic hardship.
This Year's Online Shopping Rush Is Great for E-Commerce and Bad for Last-Minute Shoppers This Year's Online Shopping Rush Is Great for E-Commerce and Bad for Last-Minute Shoppers
Wed, December, 23, 2020
Rachel Lerman from The Washington Post looks at the online shopping rush this holiday season, where even e-commerce giants are overwhelmed and countless orders are arriving late.
Is 6 Feet Really a Safe Distance? Should I Go to a Bar? Answering COVID-19 Questions Is 6 Feet Really a Safe Distance? Should I Go to a Bar? Answering COVID-19 Questions
Tue, October, 13, 2020
Seven months into the pandemic, there are still many unanswered questions. Jorge Ortiz from USA Today answers some key ones, like whether six feet of distance is enough and how to safely organize holiday gatherings.
Gifts to Help People Unplug from Their Smartphones Gifts to Help People Unplug from Their Smartphones
Mon, December, 24, 2018
Andrew Keshner from MarketWatch offers some gift ideas for those looking to disconnect from their smartphones and technology.
Here's How To Recycle Your Christmas Wrapping Paper Here's How To Recycle Your Christmas Wrapping Paper
Tue, December, 26, 2017
Elizabeth Weise from USA Today explains how to properly dispose of bows and wrapping paper after the holidays.
Steps to Stay Safe in a Crowd During the Holidays Steps to Stay Safe in a Crowd During the Holidays
Fri, December, 22, 2017
Security expert Lou Palumbo offers tips on how you and your loved ones can stay safe while in public during the holiday season.
How Retailers Can Fight Back at Christmas How Retailers Can Fight Back at Christmas
Fri, December, 15, 2017
Elizabeth Winkler from The Wall Street Journal explains how retailers can encourage customers to keep shopping at physical stores at Christmastime.
Stuffed Animal Herds Need Culling, Too Stuffed Animal Herds Need Culling, Too
Fri, December, 8, 2017
Don't get buried in a stuffed animal avalanche this holiday season. The Wall Street Journal's Ellen Byron gives you some tips on how to cull the herd.
Friendsgiving: a holiday for your friends, a goldmine for marketers Friendsgiving: a holiday for your friends, a goldmine for marketers
Wed, November, 22, 2017
Getting together with friends this Thanksgiving? That's called Freindsgiving and marketers are latching on. The Boston Globe's Janelle Nanos says Friendsgiving has real revenue potential.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Holiday Gift Returns Everything You Wanted To Know About Holiday Gift Returns
Tue, December, 27, 2016
Consumer advocate Christopher Elliot gives insight into how to navigate holiday gift returns.
This Morning with Gordon Deal December 23, 2016 This Morning with Gordon Deal December 23, 2016
Fri, December, 23, 2016
Berlin Attack suspect shot dead in Italy, Donald Trump calls for expansion of nuclear-weapon capabilities, and 7-year-old Santa's helper wipes tables to buy toys for kids
This Weekend with Gordon Deal December 24, 2016 This Weekend with Gordon Deal December 24, 2016
Thu, December, 22, 2016
How situational awareness can save your life in a terror attack, what you need to know about holiday gift returns, and the real story of "Winter Wonderland."
The Hunt for Hatchimals, the Elusive Toy of the Holiday Season The Hunt for Hatchimals, the Elusive Toy of the Holiday Season
Wed, December, 7, 2016
What is the deal with Hatchimals? Rachel Rabkin Peachman from the New York Times has the story.
If You Overspent This Holiday Season, You'll Want to Listen to This If You Overspent This Holiday Season, You'll Want to Listen to This
Thu, December, 31, 2015
Jonnelle Marte from The Washington Post provides advice for the overwhelming number of consumers who spent too much on presents during the holiday shopping season.