holiday shopping

In years past, early bird shoppers may have turned to layaway plans to reserve holiday gifts and pay for the purchases over time. But many retailers — including the nation’s largest, Walmart — have done away with or scaled back these programs. One reason is shoppers have new tools at their disposal to spread out payments.

Experts are warning of a major toy shortage this holiday season, due to backups in the global supply chain. Their advice: start your shopping now to get those must-have gifts, and to avoid hefty shipping costs and delays.

You may want to start your holiday shopping now, well before Halloween and Thanksgiving, as there could be shortages of toys and other goods. The TEN takes a look at the domino effect that’s led to the potential problems.

The big-box retailer plans to hire 100,000 seasonal employees, a lower number than in previous holiday seasons.

Experts are predicting that the U.S. could see supply shortages for holiday gifts, decorations and Christmas trees this year as pandemic supply chains remain backlogged.

Boston Business Journal Editor Doug Banks talks about three key issues in the race for mayor of Boston. Plus, gateway cities are growing like crazy and people are already shopping for the holidays!

Holiday sales this year are expected to grow at least 7% compared with last year, according to forecasts from Bain, Deloitte and Mastercard.

Covid is expected to impact another holiday season, due to delta and supply chain issues. Here’s how to make the right move for your wallet and your wish list.

Macy’s said Wednesday the public will once again be able to line the streets of New York City to watch its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade live.

The big-box retailer is staffing up as companies cope with fierce competition for workers and a strained global supply chain.

There’s about $15 billion in unused gift cards and other vouchers outstanding. That represents an average of about $116 per person.

Shipping delays in China are forcing toymakers to face tough decisions ahead of the industry’s most important sales season.

President Donald Trump is demanding lawmakers amend the Covid relief bill and raise the second round of stimulus checks to $2,000 per person, up from $600.

Are you scrambling to buy your last-minute holiday presents? NerdWallet’s personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer stopped by LX News to share last-minute gift ideas for procrastinators who don’t want to break their bank accounts.

Congress has agreed to a $900 billion coronavirus stimulus deal, which was set to include direct payments of $600 to many adults.

Clothing stores and specialty retailers are offering big discounts and heavily promoting curbside pickup in hopes of rescuing a lackluster holiday shopping season

College students could potentially be looking at up to $1,800 in Covid relief stimulus checks in 2020.

Millions who were eligible for the first $1,200 stimulus check under the CARES Act may not have received a payment. Here’s how to claim that Covid relief cash.

Bitter cold and a raging pandemic didn’t deter dedicated shoppers Saturday night on Newbury Street in Boston.

Bitter cold and a raging pandemic didn’t stop dedicated shoppers Saturday night in Boston. The crosswalk signs were covered in snow and everyone was bundled up with their masks, but the sidewalks were packed and the stores were busy on Newbury Street. “I need to get some stuff for my mom, my sisters,” Peter McAnespie said. “It’s a lot...