12-foot skeletons, pet costumes and vaccines: Retailers get ready for a weird Halloween

With sales expected to boom, the holiday is an escape that many consumers are embracing after nearly two years of pandemic stress.

Walmart and Target reassure customers they'll be stocked amid global supply chain squeeze

The retail giants outlined proactive measures they have taken to get goods into the country and onto shelves. For their smaller peers, the pressure is tighter.

As retailers shaped holiday hiring plans, 721K retail workers quit in August

Employers including retailers are having to raise wages and otherwise sweeten their offer in order to lure people to take openings.

Holiday playbook: 5 strategies for success

Consumers plan to spend about 25% more this holiday season: JLL

This year's holiday season could resemble pre-pandemic spending levels, but retailers are still facing product and labor shortages.

Best Buy starts Black Friday deals early amid supply chain woes

The retailer is offering deals to encourage consumers to shop early as widespread supply chain constraints loom over the season.

Sam's Club unveils first holiday catalog

The retailer is also holding twice as many shopping events throughout the season so its members can shop early. 

The majority of consumers plan to shop early this year: report

Research indicates that shoppers want to spend more this year, but they're taking advantage of holiday deals sooner.