shopping

The economy may be showing signs of improvement, but consumers are still skittish about shopping, according to a recent report.

Heading out for some shopping on Friday morning? You'll have some company.

When shopping online this holiday season, don't be surprised if you have to pay sales taxes.

Consumers held their shopping levels steady in August compared to the previous month, according to a government report released Wednesday.

Retailers booked another strong month of sales in April, thanks to a rush of Easter shopping.

An effort to make online mortgage shopping easier, the value of a degree from an "elite" college and other consumer-focused items from Monday's Times.

Don't block the aisles while sampling, leave the kids at home and other bits of big box etiquette.

With many retailers trying to turn Thanksgiving into a new shopping holiday, here are tips for finding the deals.

Store theft added $423 to the average American family's shopping bill this year according to a new report on retail theft released Tuesday.

Amazon adds Facebook features, advice for picking a nursing home and other consumer-focused items from Wednesday's Times.