Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day

Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.

Great gift ideas that support small businesses

You overachievers are already thinking about Christmas shopping and may need some help. If you want to support small businesses this year, here's advice from super shopper Steve Noviello.

Gift Guide: Great gifts that support small businesses
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You overachievers are already thinking about Christmas shopping and may need some help. If you want to support small businesses this year, we get advice from super shopper Steve Noviello.

Top 10 toys for the 2021 holiday season

Every year consumer reporter Steve Noviello sorts through hundreds of toys and product pitches. Here are his picks for the top 10 toys of the season.

Oprah's Favorite Things 2021 list revealed for holiday season

Oprah Winfrey’s annual holiday gift list features items from Ciara, Jessica Alba, Chef Eric Ziebold and more.

Steve Noviello's favorite products for 2021

Each year consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets thousands of product pitches. These four have been integrated into his everyday life and have quickly become favorites!

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

Tropicana announces orange juice-friendly toothpaste

Tropicana Toothpaste that will not ruin orange juice is coming. But fans will have to enter to win the limited edition product.

Portillo’s opening Chicago-style hot dog restaurant in North Texas

A popular Chicago-based hot dog chain is expected to make its debut in Texas next year with a restaurant in the Dallas area.

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

Salmonella outbreak linked to salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's, CDC says

A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.

Walmart recalls aromatherapy spray after deadly bacteria detected

Walmart is recalling nearly 4,000 bottles of an aromatherapy spray after the CDC detected a rare, deadly bacteria and is investigating two deaths linked to the product.

FTC warns about ‘Amazon impersonators’ ahead of holiday shopping season

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a scam involving impersonators pretending to work for Amazon when asking for payments and gift card information.