‘It got ugly’: How Cabbage Patch Kids brought out the nastiness in holiday shoppers
The pudgy baby dolls had humble beginnings but caused a frenzied shopping season so memorable, we’re still talking about it 40 years later.
The pudgy baby dolls had humble beginnings but caused a frenzied shopping season so memorable, we’re still talking about it 40 years later.
Coca-Cola recalls: Sprite, Fanta Orange, Diet Coke pulled from store shelves in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi
Some 2,000 Sprite, Fanta Orange, and Diet Coke 12-packs have been recalled from stores in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here's what you need to know.
Some 2,000 Sprite, Fanta Orange, and Diet Coke 12-packs have been recalled from stores in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here's what you need to know.
Recall, warnings issued over toy magnetic balls after 7 deaths reported
The small magnetic balls in toy sets are stronger than permitted and can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming lodged in the digestive system, the CPSC said.
The small magnetic balls in toy sets are stronger than permitted and can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming lodged in the digestive system, the CPSC said.
Amazon, Walmart and Target to stop selling certain water beads
Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.
Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.
Tesla autopilot recall: Over 2M vehicles need software fix of defective system
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Law enforcement warns of new twists in gift card scams
As the holiday season approaches, many consider gift cards as presents for their loved ones. However, law enforcement agencies across the country are cautioning consumers about new variations of gift card scams that may undermine the joy of giving.
As the holiday season approaches, many consider gift cards as presents for their loved ones. However, law enforcement agencies across the country are cautioning consumers about new variations of gift card scams that may undermine the joy of giving.
Gift card scams come with new twists, law officers warn
Police say con artists have taken gift card scams to a new level.
Police say con artists have taken gift card scams to a new level.
Starbucks giving out free hot chocolate this month – here's how to get your cup
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
Odometer rollback on the rise: How you can spot it
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on how you can spot an odometer rollback on a vehicle.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on how you can spot an odometer rollback on a vehicle.
Financial experts have predicted a recession, but some unique indicators may tell more
Some say a recession is coming, but there are some ways to see what's happening in the economy.
Some say a recession is coming, but there are some ways to see what's happening in the economy.
Unique recession indicators
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says some other, more unique indicators can show what's going on with consumers regarding the economy.
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says some other, more unique indicators can show what's going on with consumers regarding the economy.
Subaru issues recall for over 95K Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Report finds odometer rollbacks rising, costing used car buyers thousands
CARFAX reports odometer tampering has shot up 14% in two years.
CARFAX reports odometer tampering has shot up 14% in two years.
Rising cases of odometer rollbacks
Carfax reveals a 13% surge in the number of vehicles with rolled-back odometers on Texas roads over the past two years, posing a threat to car shoppers
Carfax reveals a 13% surge in the number of vehicles with rolled-back odometers on Texas roads over the past two years, posing a threat to car shoppers
SmileDirectClub shuts down 'effective immediately,' leaving customers in limbo
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
How is the economy impacting holiday shopping?
Holiday shopping is being impacted by the state of the economy.
Holiday shopping is being impacted by the state of the economy.
What is Pantone's 2024 color of the year?
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”
The hottest toys that every '80s and '90s kid wished for – and parents fought for
From Atari to Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, here's what you always wanted – and maybe even had – if you were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Did your favorite make the list?
From Atari to Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, here's what you always wanted – and maybe even had – if you were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Did your favorite make the list?
QR codes could lead to identity theft, FTC warns
According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal your information. Here’s what to know.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal your information. Here’s what to know.
Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss
It’s unclear how much money retailers broadly are losing due to organized retail crime — or if the problem has substantially increased.
It’s unclear how much money retailers broadly are losing due to organized retail crime — or if the problem has substantially increased.