Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays

Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.

McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021

Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.

More than 142,000 Dollar Tree candles recalled for fire hazard

Officials warned that the Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles could pose fire and burn hazards due to high flames.

Aldi warns customers about fake Facebook ad for free groceries

Aldi is warning customers of a fake offer on Facebook that promises free groceries for those who share and comment on the post.

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Give the gift of nostalgia this Christmas with some vintage gear. Ruben Dominguez shows us how to shop local at Labels Vintage Streetwear.

First-time gun buyers projected to top 8M: Smith & Wesson

Background checks, a metric for gun sales, are hitting an all-time high in 2020, and nearly half of the purchases being made this year are by first-time firearm owners, firearm manufacturer Smith & Wesson said Thursday.

Shippers, retailers wrestle with delivering record online holiday sales

There are record online orders this holiday season and that could mean your package doesn't get delivered on time or to the right location. Heather Sullivan explains the ways to ensure it does!

Scam alert: HHS warns of fake social media accounts promising COVID-19 grant money

The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being perpetrated through social media.

US tightens definition of service animals allowed on flights

For years, the department required airlines to allow animals with passengers who had a doctor’s note saying they needed the animal for emotional support. Airlines believed passengers abused the rule to bring a menagerie of animals on board including cats, turtles, pigs and in one case, a peacock.

Pokémon card could sell for $500G, breaking records

A 20-year-old Pokémon card could become the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold, fetching $500,000, British news agency SWNS reports.

Houston-area small businesses hoping for increase in sales during pandemic

“Small Business Saturday” was held nationwide Saturday. The annual event is designed to motivate people to shop at locally-owned businesses following “Black Friday” and ahead of "Cyber Monday."

Shopper waiting outside Orlando GameStop since Wednesday scores PS5

"My mom said 'please do not wait two days for a PS5 and miss Thanksgiving dinner,'" he told FOX 35 News. "And I said 'I really want a PS5!' So I ended up still doing it."

Bots drive up prices on hot holiday gifts

If you're shopping online this holiday season, you might find hot gifts, such as gaming consoles, selling out fast or the prices are sky high.

Sony says it will have more PS5 in stock, cites 'unprecedented' demand

As consumers deal with a shortage of supplies for Sony's PlayStation 5, the Japanese tech giant said it will be releasing more inventory to retailers before the end of the year.

Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt

Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.

WalletHub's list of top gift cards, credit cards for holiday shopping

Are you about to buy gift cards for your family and friends for the holidays? Many people are this year. And some gift cards can help you save money on holiday spending.

Gift cards can help you save money on holiday gifts

One of the most popular gifts this holiday season will be gift cards because so many people are shopping online.