Retailers are betting on wage hikes, perks to woo workers ahead of the holidays. Will it work?

Employers are offering incentives like sign-on bonuses, tuition assistance and higher pay to staff up, but challenges remain.

USPS moves forward with extended delivery times despite concerns

A regulator said it was worried the shift would lead to deteriorating service. The Postal Service said the opposite will happen.

Holiday spending projected to grow up to 5%: NPD

As more consumers plan on seeing relatives in the coming months, 29% of consumers plan to spend more than last year. 

The new holiday retail planning guide

Amazon joins other retailers in pushing early holiday deals

Timing of what the e-commerce giant is calling "Black Friday-worthy" promotions resembles last year's delayed Prime Day event.

Simon malls to close on Thanksgiving

A few years ago the REIT insisted on keeping its shopping centers open on the holiday, but joins other retailers in shutting down.

Office Depot, OfficeMax launch 20-minute pickup guarantee

If an order isn't ready on time, shoppers get $20 off their next qualifying purchase. 

REI to close on Thanksgiving, Black Friday for the seventh year in a row

As in past years, the outdoor retailer is asking its staff and the public to #OptOutside and enjoy the outdoors instead of shopping.