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After this season’s peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.

Looking to add a little heat and style to your holiday gift list? From Saint Charles’ flavorful hot sauces to unique finds at Humble House and Soma Gems, these local spots are your go-to for thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents.

Crunch time is here for holiday shopping, but don’t fret! From Sweet Peach Tree in Wilmette to Bronzeville’s Haji Salon, these small businesses bring thoughtful, community-focused gifts to life.

The discount retailer will begin “going out of business” sales, or “GOB” sales, at its 963 remaining stores ahead of the closures.

Timeless Toys’ Scott Friedland joins to unveil this year’s must-have holiday gifts for kids, from silky crayons to interactive DigiBirds and more.

Christine Janda of People, Bride, and Martha Stewart fame shares her secrets to holiday decorating with style and ease.

From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.

Looking for the perfect holiday gifts? From Le Labo’s luxe discovery set of fragrances to Lodge’s Dolly Parton Special Edition cookware, this roundup has you covered.

The holiday season is here, with dazzling gift ideas like Katie Kime’s nutcracker pajamas and Thermos’ iconic insulated bottles for everyone on your list.

Mall owners and retailers are trying to capitalize as teens and twenty-somethings show about as much interest in shopping in person as baby boomers do.

Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited. Such blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets or cotton. They’re also more expensive than regular blankets. Scientists think the added pressure could calm the brain’s fight-or-flight response or signal the brain to produce what’s called...

Looking for the perfect gift that won’t add to the clutter? From adventure-packed activities to personalized moments, these gifts prioritize creating memories over accumulating material things.

Looking for unique holiday finds? Head to Vintage on the Avenue, a 3-day shopping event on Michigan Avenue offering everything from vintage clothing to luxury collectibles.

Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of many people’s regular routines and the holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday — a term coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation — has become the biggest online shopping day of the year, thanks to the deals and the hype the industry has created to fuel it.

Ultra low-cost online retailers Temu and Shein are giving Western retailers a run for their money this holiday shopping season.

While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many of the millions of catalogs getting sent to U.S. homes were scaled down to save on postage and paper. Some gift purveyors are sending out postcards. In a sign of the times, the American Catalog Mailers Association rebranded...

By measuring purchases by how much you will use them, you can make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

It’s tempting to hibernate after loading up on an indulgent Thanksgiving feast, but you’ve got places to go and deals to scoop up on Black Friday.

Consumers are hardwired to think more of short-term gratification than long-term goals.

NBC Chicago’s Sandra Torres is live from Woodfield Mall where Black Friday shopping is well underway.