This week, millions of Americans shop in a mad dash to beat the holiday finish line. The seasonal chaos will ring up billions on credit cards, as our stockings are once more stuffed to bursting. It's the most wonderful time of the year, to be sure. ...more

December 23, 2009

It's a blanket. It has sleeves. And it's becoming a stalwart on gift lists everywhere. ...more

December 18, 2009

Gilligan and Skipper were so excited they jumped on a pile of gifts and dug around until they found their snacks. ...more

December 17, 2009

With the economy still treading on thin ice, retailers are optimistic as shoppers remain conservative this holiday shopping season, which is poised to hit its peak this weekend. ...more

December 16, 2009

Penny-pinching gift seekers stormed the stores before dawn on Black Friday, eager to get more bang for their beleaguered bucks. ...more

December 9, 2009

Play continued through Thanksgiving week with only minor interruptions. A few regulars were off cruising, others were recovering from an overdose of turkey. Results follow. ...more

December 9, 2009

Penny-pinching gift seekers stormed the stores before dawn on Black Friday, eager to get more bang for their beleaguered bucks. ...more

December 9, 2009

In February, people travel to Dade City to celebrate an odd little fruit. In December, thousands flock here for another agricultural product. ...more

December 5, 2009

We are a society of shoppers. We have been since we were prehistoric hunters and gatherers. From the souks of the Middle East to the night markets of Asia to the malls of America, humans come together to browse, bargain and buy. ...more

December 5, 2009

New weekend shopping figures on Wednesday offered more evidence confirming stores' modest start to the holiday shopping season. Online sales were stronger. ...more

December 3, 2009