Consumers took advantage of heavy discounting by online retailers to kick off the holiday shopping season in high gear.
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Read the fine print: How to avoid costly mistakes when shopping
Avoid costly mistakes when shopping this holiday season by reading the fine print on sales, return policies, shipping policies, gift card policies and more. NBC’s senior consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen shares her tips.
What you need to know about Travel Tuesday deals
After strong consumer spending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday is promising even more deals on flights, hotels and rental cars. NBC’s senior consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY.
Florida woman sues Kraft for $5M, saying Velveeta shells & cheese takes longer to prepare than packaging claims
A Florida woman has sued the Kraft Heinz Company for at least $5 million over what she claims is deceptive and fraudulent packaging, saying Velveeta mac and cheese takes longer to microwave than advertised.
Financier Leon Black accused in lawsuit of raping woman in Jeffrey Epstein’s New York mansion
A former financier and associate of Jeffrey Epstein was sued today on allegations that he raped a woman in Epstein’s New York City mansion in Spring 2002.
Whole Foods' decision to pull Maine lobster sparks outcry among elected officials, lobster industry
A decision by Whole Foods to pause purchases of Maine lobster has sparked outcry from the state’s elected officials and the lobster industry. Whole Foods’
Cyber Monday set to eclipse Black Friday again as inflation-pinched shoppers seek deals
Cyber Monday sales are set to eclipse Black Friday’s again as inflation-pinched consumers hunt for deals that aren’t just on offer the day after Thanksgiving.
Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy as FTX fallout spreads
Distressed crypto firm BlockFi has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey following
Kim Kardashian says she's 'disgusted and outraged' over Balenciaga ad featuring children and harness-wearing teddy bears
Kim Kardashian says she is “re-evaluating” her relationship with Balenciaga in light of the brand’s recent ad campaign.
Shipping strategies to get gifts there on time while saving money
It’s almost crunch time for shipping holiday gifts but you can still get them there on time — and save money in the process. NBC’s senior consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen shares her best strategies.