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Business
US retail sales rose 3.1% this season — down from 7.6% last year
Inflation-battered shoppers cut back on their holiday spending this year — opening their wallets mainly for “big deals,” according to…
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Life Style
Gift card scams up 50%, crooks using AI and other cons
The Grinch is having himself a scammy little Christmas — and he tried doing it on my dime. You see, I’ve been…
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Business
Black Friday spending hits record online, shoppers avoid crowds
Black Friday bargain hunters broke online shopping records, with nearly $10 billion spent online as consumers desperate for deals largely…
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Business
Christmas spending weakest in five years, shoppers focus on deals
Black Friday events appeared to draw lackluster crowds this year, with shoppers focused on discounts and bargains after curbing spending…
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Tech
Toys that ‘spy’ on children are a growing threat, watchdog warns
Toys that “spy” on children are a growing and “scary” threat, a new study by a consumer watchdog has warned.…
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