The Holiday

Golden Threads spreads a bit of holiday cheer through Operation Cookie Drop · Volunteers decorate hundreds of dozens of cookies for local seniors · Frosting and ...

“I joined Golden Threads because they have a lot of bus trips, and my husband and I like to go on those,” said Sue Felder of Bellevue as she iced cookies at the hospital. One of the missions of Golden Threads is to help seniors understand Medicare. They can contact Golden Threads to find resources for their aging parents. “We’re taking 335 dozen to GLCAP Meals on Wheels, and we have two dialysis centers in Fremont who get cookies for their patients,” Overmyer said. During Operation Cookie Drop, Golden Threads members iced the cookies in bright Christmas colors and sprinkled on candy decorations. They were volunteering their creative skills as part of the annual Golden Threads Operation Cookie Drop.

Gifting chocolates and candies is a key part of celebrations during the winter holiday season. Thus, it's prudent to keep an eye on the shares of candy ...

Further, [hedge funds bought 9.5K TR stock](https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/tr/hedge-funds) last quarter. [Neutral Smart Score of seven](https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/tr/stock-analysis) on TipRanks. Our data shows that investors holding portfolios on TipRanks are [optimistic about TR stock](https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/tr/stock-investors). However, cost headwinds and valuation concerns could restrict the upside potential of these stocks. Further, the stock has a limited upside potential of 1.83% based on analysts’ average price target of $240.20. Further, data from the National Confectioners Association indicates that shares of candy makers could shine on the back of holiday sales.

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk will be open through Dec. 31 for tours showing off its 'Wonderland' of Christmas decorations.

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News 12 has been showing some of the most decorated homes in New Jersey, and today we're highlighting this home in Hazlet where folks make it a tradition to ...

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More retailers are charging customers to return holiday items this year. Sometimes they're even refunding the purchase price without asking for the item ...

Those who aren’t part of the loyalty program have to pay for return shipping. Retailers began reining in liberal return policies ahead of the holiday season, attempting to retrain shoppers who they’ve encouraged for years to spend and return freely. He purchased them in a hurry because he was worried they were going to sell out, but when they arrived, his wife and mother-in-law thought the pinkish color would be a turn-off. Miguel Acevedo, 27, is getting a free return on a pair of crimson Nike Air Jordan 5s designed with DJ Khaled that he bought as a Christmas gift for his father-in-law, who’s a fan of the musician. In an effort to mitigate costs, about 60% of retailers are tightening their return policies, according to goTRG, a company that helps Walmart, Sam’s Club and other large retailers process returns. Even though retailers never enjoy taking back the tsunami of things that get returned after the holidays, they have reason to be distinctly less excited this year.

Here are six ways to make your returns and exchanges go smoothly and as well as some important return deadlines for major retailers. 1. Be prepared. Check ...

She said donating is a great idea this time of year, especially if you received coats or sweaters for the holidays. “You can regift them, but be careful,” Brightfield said with a laugh. Be prepared to pack everything up and bring it to the post office or a curbside pickup location. Shoppers can get their refund or exchange right away without dealing with the hassle of shipping. However, Brightfield reminded shoppers that online returns will be challenging without a receipt or documentation. “A little charm goes a long way and also you get the return immediately,” Brightfield explained. Although some shoppers may prefer to ship their returns or exchanges, Brightfield advised heading to the store to make the transaction in person if possible. “When you see that number of days you want to calculate that because sometimes it’s 60 days. “So, you want to make sure you calculate the extended time because it might not be as long as you think.” She also recommended calling customer service beforehand if you don't have access to a gift receipt. While Amazon allows customers to wait until Jan. 31, Best Buy stops accepting returns after Jan.

While the holiday season offers a respite from our troubles, perhaps the best gift it gives us is the opportunity to assess and commit.

Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. Conspiracy theories are trumping our collective sense of reasoning, culminating into January 6 and all its consequences. We are in the 21st century. - Ignorance, perhaps, is bliss, only in love and only for a time. We learned that from the ostrich. - Contrary to what we may have been taught, no individual is an island or the center of the universe.

Returning items to a retailer isn't as cut and dry as it used to be. Some retailers are getting testier about returns and if they aren't outright charging a fee ...

25 can be returned through Jan. 24 can be returned through Jan. 24 can be returned until Jan. 3 can be returned until Jan. 31 can be returned through Jan. 1 can be returned until Jan. Online purchases can be returned until Feb. 1 through Dec. This goes without saying, but final sale items can't be returned. 3 through Dec. - Kohl’s: Most items can be returned up to 180 days after purchase. “For others,” says Ramhold, “it may be that you can make returns for items purchased from October through part of December — it really is just dependent on the store.

The busy shopping season isn't over yet for retailers because consumers will now be heading back to stores for those returns.

Overall, 62% of consumers said they are “unlikely to shop with a retailer that provides a poor returns experience.” At least 33% of shoppers are expected to return unwanted gifts before the end of January, according to the e-commerce company, Red Stag Fulfillment. Making the returns process just as smooth as those holiday deals should be a major focus for retailers but that’s changing for consumers who prefer online returns.

We talk a lot about before-Christmas sales but the post-Christmas deals are expected to bring many people out this week. A National Retail Federation survey ...

"About 40% of our merchants are charging for refunds, and that's up. A National Retail Federation survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop, and the top reason given is to take advantage of after-holiday sales. That's followed by those who want to use the gift cards they received under the tree.

Retail spending picked up between November 1 and December 24 in 2022 compared to 2021, Mastercard said, though the increase is smaller than those recorded ...

Some 60% of retailers are [toughening up return policies](https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurendebter/2022/12/26/retailers-really-really-dont-want-your-holiday-returns-this-year/?sh=535a4a9f3e65) this year to help fight off rising costs, according to goTRG, with measures like requiring customers to pay for return shipping and adding restocking fees. [Online sales](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221225005001/en/Mastercard-SpendingPulse-U.S.-Retail-Sales-Grew-7.6*-This-Holiday-Season) grew 10.6% compared to the same period last year to make up 21.6% of total retail sales during the holiday season, an uptick from 20.9% in 2021 and 20.6% in 2020. However, the overall increase is less than the 8.5% jump recorded last year between 2021 and 2020, as shoppers appear to be [tightening their belts](https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-economy-retail-sales-november-2022-11671059629) amid high interest rates and fears of an upcoming economic recession. [$171 billion](https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurendebter/2022/12/26/retailers-really-really-dont-want-your-holiday-returns-this-year/?sh=535a4a9f3e65) worth of goods, according to estimates from Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation. [a pleasant surprise](https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-retail-sales-grows-76-holiday-season-mastercard-data-2022-12-26/) for the retail industry, with Mastercard in September anticipating only a 7.1% jump. with spending up 12% year-over-year, followed closely by Saturdays in December. [Retailers Really, Really Don’t Want Your Holiday Returns This Year](https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurendebter/2022/12/26/retailers-really-really-dont-want-your-holiday-returns-this-year/?sh=535a4a9f3e65) (Forbes) [electronics and jewelry](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221225005001/en/Mastercard-SpendingPulse-U.S.-Retail-Sales-Grew-7.6*-This-Holiday-Season) both dropped by 5.3% and 5.4%, respectively. [jumping by 15.1%](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221225005001/en/Mastercard-SpendingPulse-U.S.-Retail-Sales-Grew-7.6*-This-Holiday-Season) over the previous year according to the report, which excluded automobile purchases. The Commerce Department announced earlier this month November retail sales had fallen by 0.6% from October, marking [the biggest decline](https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-economy-retail-sales-november-2022-11671059629) of 2022. [Mastercard report](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221225005001/en/Mastercard-SpendingPulse-U.S.-Retail-Sales-Grew-7.6*-This-Holiday-Season), as customers took advantage of heavily discounted merchandise amid an [overall slowdown](https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-economy-retail-sales-november-2022-11671059629) in the retail sector over the past few months. Retail sales grew by 7.6% this holiday season compared to the same period last year according to a Monday

U.S. retail sales rose 7.6% between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, which encompasses a majority of the holiday season, as steep discounts lured deal-hungry consumers, ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Online sales jumped 10.6% in the period, slightly less than the 11% increase last year, the Mastercard report said. However, sales of electronics dropped 5.3% over the broader roughly two-month period, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse report. [strong demand](/business/retail-consumer/cyber-monday-sets-sales-record-shoppers-splurge-toys-electronics-report-2022-11-29/) for everything from toys to electronics during the five-day-long period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. [(WMT.N)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/WMT.N) in the United States offered large discounts during the holiday season to get rid of excess stock and bring back inventories to normal levels. [(MA.N)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/MA.N) had forecast in September, when it anticipated consumers would pull purchases to October in the hunt for early deals.

Holiday sales rose as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, ...

Overall spending has slowed from the pandemic-infused splurges and shifted increasingly toward necessities like food, while spending on electronics, furniture, new clothes and other non-necessities has faded. “Retailers discounted heavily, but consumers diversified their holiday spending to accommodate rising prices and an appetite for experiences and festive gatherings post-pandemic.” Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing. By category, clothing rose 4.4%, while jewelry and electronics dipped roughly 5%. 1 and Dec.

The Clarkson Golden Knights will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to face the Minutemen of UMass at the Kwik Trip Holiday Faceoff on Wednesday, Dec.

In 2018, Clarkson won the Desert Hockey Classic in Tempe, AZ. The Knights have also found success at their last 3 in-season tournaments. The Knights have better at home, going 6-4-2, while this series will be their first on a neutral ice surface this season.

The holiday event did not take place at Six Flags New England this year. However, it still is making a name for itself across the country.

[USA Today’s 10Best compiled a list](https://www.10best.com/interests/explore/10-best-theme-park-holiday-events-2022-reader-choice-awards/) of 20 of the best theme park holiday events across the U.S. [Six Flags New England’s Holiday in the Park Lights and Holiday in the Park drive-thru returns](https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/08/six-flags-new-england-will-not-be-hosting-holiday-in-the-park-this-year-park-to-extend-2022-fright-fest.html) But despite its popularity, the annual holiday event did not take place this year in New England. However, it did extend its Fright Fest season back in November. In the 2021 season, the park hosted a Holiday in the Park Lights and Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience. [Six Flags New England will not be hosting Holiday in the Park this year, park to extend 2022 Fright Fest](https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/08/six-flags-new-england-will-not-be-hosting-holiday-in-the-park-this-year-park-to-extend-2022-fright-fest.html)

U.S. retail sales between Nov. 1 through Dec. 24 increased 7.6% year-over-year, according to data from Mastercard SpendingPulse.

[National Retail Federation](https://footwearnews.com/2022/business/retail/nrf-holiday-sales-growth-2022-inflation-1203364932/) predicted that total sales between Nov. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking the smallest 12-month increase since the period ending in December 2021 and a slowdown from [October’s](https://footwearnews.com/2022/business/retail/october-cpi-inflation-slow-footwear-prices-1203367890/) 7.7% growth. Electronics and jewelry sales declined from last year. “This holiday retail season looked different than years past,” said Steve Sadove, senior advisor for Mastercard and former CEO and chairman of Saks Inc. [consumer prices rose by 7.1%](https://footwearnews.com/2022/business/retail/inflation-shoe-prices-moderate-november-cpi-1203380628/) compared to last year, according to data from the U.S. In store sales grew 6.8% over 2021.

According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased 7.6% year-over-year this holiday season, running from Novemb.

Sales activity within the services sector (for example, travel services such as airlines and lodging) are not included in the total retail sales figure. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. retail sales” as sales at retailers and food services merchants of all sizes. Mastercard SpendingPulse reports on national retail sales across all payment types in select markets around the world. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. This holiday season, e-commerce made up 21.6% of total retail sales, up from 20.9% in 2021 and 20.6% in 2020. “This holiday retail season looked different than years past,” said Steve Sadove, senior advisor for Mastercard and former CEO and Chairman of Saks Incorporated. - Ringing in the holidays in restaurants: Building on the ongoing demand for experiences, in-person dining continued to show strong momentum with restaurants up 15.1% YOY. “Inflation altered the way U.S. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. - E-commerce shoppers ‘add to cart’: Online sales grew 10.6% compared to the same period last year, the preliminary insights show. retail sales excluding automotive increased 7.6% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24.

An estimated $135 billion worth of products will be returned this holiday season, and many retailers have changed their policies in an effort to discourage ...

If in-store returns aren't your thing, you can print out the return shipping label at home and package the item yourself. An estimated $135 billion worth of products will be returned this holiday season, and many retailers have changed their policies in an effort to discourage returns. An estimated $135 billion worth of products will be returned this holiday season, and many retailers have changed their policies in an effort to discourage returns.Posted — Updated

Stewart's Shops 2022 holiday match program raised over $2M for local children's organizations. Stewart's customers donated money from Thanksgiving Day ...

If you're planning on returning a gift you received this holiday season, you probably aren't alone. FOX 5's Ayesha Khan shares how retail stores are prepping ...

Many retailers are widening the window for shoppers to make a return. More than half have cited returns of used, non-defective merchandise, also known as wardrobing, while others have cited the return of shoplifted or stolen merchandise. Retailers say that's because they have experienced return fraud in the past year.

Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. economic activity, and Americans have remained resilient ever since inflation first spiked almost 18 ...

Overall spending has slowed from the pandemic-infused splurges and shifted increasingly toward necessities like food, while spending on electronics, furniture, new clothes and other non-necessities has faded. “Retailers discounted heavily, but consumers diversified their holiday spending to accommodate rising prices and an appetite for experiences and festive gatherings post-pandemic.” Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing. By category, clothing rose 4.4%, while jewelry and electronics dipped roughly 5%. 1 and Dec.

Charlene and James Slaugh were both wounded at Club Q. Families impacted by hundreds of mass shootings this year face a tough holiday season.

Mr. She placed a candle by the wilting bouquets in the parking lot, and lingered with her brother and his boyfriend for a while longer in the cold. Gamblin said she was still searching for a wedding ring that had been taken off after she was rushed to the emergency room. They talked about how it had taken days for news of the victims’ identities to reach them in the hospital. He and his boyfriend, Mr. How Ashley Paugh, who had gone to the club for a night out, had loved her daughter. “People hear about these shootings, they understand that people survived,” Mr. About how they spent part of Thanksgiving in the hospital at Ms. The siblings said that their mother grew to accept their sexuality and support them. Slaugh was a teenager when she confided to her brother James and their other siblings that she was gay. Slaugh said she had not even realized she had been shot until she tried to dial 911 and could not move her arm. Slaugh was shot in the right arm.

Retailers have tightened generous return policies, meaning shoppers need to be more judicious when bringing stuff back.

On average, a returned item costs the retailer $15 to restock, Jones said. A large fraction of returned items will need to be heavily discounted because, by the time it's been sent back and put on the floor, it's out of season or out of style, she noted. About 60% of retailers are changing their return policies this year, goTRG, a return management provider, told CBS MoneyWatch Most fees are between $4 and $8, although some are higher. A 30-day window is now typical, CNBC reported. "Don't sit on that gift," counseled Jones.

Holiday sales rose as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, ...

In November, shoppers cut back sharply on retail spending compared with the previous month. Overall spending has slowed from the pandemic-infused splurges and shifted increasingly toward necessities like food, while spending on electronics, furniture, new clothes and other non-necessities has faded. [Inflation has retreated](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/watch-live-federal-reserve-chair-powell-to-give-update-on-expected-smaller-interest-rate-hike) from the four-decade high it reached this summer, but it’s still sapping the spending power of consumers. Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70 percent of U.S. “Retailers discounted heavily, but consumers diversified their holiday spending to accommodate rising prices and an appetite for experiences and festive gatherings post-pandemic.” 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.

Holiday sales rose this as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, ...

In November, shoppers cut back sharply on retail spending compared with the previous month. Overall spending has slowed from the pandemic-infused splurges and shifted increasingly toward necessities like food, while spending on electronics, furniture, new clothes and other non-necessities has faded. Inflation has retreated from the four-decade high it reached this summer, but it's still sapping the spending power of consumers. “Retailers discounted heavily, but consumers diversified their holiday spending to accommodate rising prices and an appetite for experiences and festive gatherings post-pandemic.” Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.

It's important to note that Kwanzaa is not a replacement for Christmas nor is it a religious holiday. By Thekima Mayasa. Dec. 26, 2022 6 AM PT.

It’s a reminder to African people of the diaspora of who we are and of what we’ve endured and overcome. Karenga reminds us that Kwanzaa is an alternative way for Africans in America to relate to themselves and a model for good in the world. It enables us to open new perspectives, possibilities and practices in the struggle to manifest new histories and hope for African people and humankind. It also honors our ancestors upon whose legacies we stand in dignity, agency and self-respect in ways that we commit to strive and to build upon so that each generation does better than the last. It’s important to note that Kwanzaa is not a replacement for Christmas or a religious holiday. Each night, a candle is lit for one of the seven principles — Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and Iman (faith) — that focus on is focused upon through the communitarian values and practices of continental Africa and African American culture.

Kwanzaa begins on Dec. 26 and ends Jan. 1. Here are movies and TV specials you can watch throughout the holiday, including "Holiday Heritage."

T takes over, throwing a huge Kwanzaa feast and educating Susie on her family history. Jackson), Margaret (Vivica A. The pair push her family together for Christmas and Kwanzaa celebrations. These values are marked by lighting candles on a holder called a kinara – which holds three red candles, three green candles and a black candle in the center. Navies, a museum specialist in oral history at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, told USA TODAY. 1, highlighting African American culture and traditions across the African diaspora.

Southwest Airlines, which canceled 65 percent of its flights, was the airline most affected on Monday.

At the Baltimore airport on Monday afternoon, the feeling of frustration was palpable on the arrivals floor. Francesca, a middle school student, had been looking forward to flying with her family to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Christmas Day, for a week of poolside relaxation and tennis. “I was looking at the other flights, and they’re like three times what I paid.” But when he arrived at Nashville International Airport, he learned that the second leg of his trip was canceled because, he was told, there was not a crew for the flight. She had spent two hours waiting in the airport customer service line before an airline employee told frustrated passengers that they could not rebook anyone. Bae, 27, who lives near Boston and works in product support for a software company, said on Monday afternoon after about eight hours stuck in the airport. After she waited in the airport for several extra hours, the flight was canceled altogether. He and his family returned from an eight-day cruise in the Bahamas on Monday to learn that their Southwest flight back home to Columbus, Ohio, had been canceled. on Monday to make an early-morning Southwest flight from Philadelphia to Nashville on his way to Los Angeles to see his family. “Our biggest issue at this time is getting our crews and our aircraft in the right places,” Mr. “It’s going to be a massive bummer,” she said.” Uba, 60, said the airline had rebooked them onto a Wednesday flight with no explanation.

Americans upped their spending during this year's holiday season, as inflation forced consumers to shell out more for retail goods and dining experiences.

Restaurant sales grew more than 15% compared to the same period last year. Still, inflation likely accounts for much of the year-over-year rise in holiday spending. [dip in US retail sales in November](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/15/economy/us-retail-sales-november/index.html), despite a strong turnout for Black Friday. [Personal Consumption Expenditures price index](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/23/economy/pce-inflation-november/index.html) — the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation — rose 5.5% in November from a year earlier, the Commerce Department reported Friday. [inflation](https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/14/economy/what-is-inflation-and-whos-to-blame/index.html) forced consumers to shell out more for retail goods and dining experiences. [Mastercard Spending Pulse](https://www.mastercard.com/news/press/2022/december/mastercard-spendingpulse-u-s-retail-sales-grew-7-6-this-holiday-season/), released Monday.

More than 5500 flights were canceled as of Monday evening as weather continues to trip up holiday travel after Christmas.

“Inclement weather in recent days has impacted airline operations here at BWI Marshall Airport and at airports across the country,” BWI spokesman Shane Goad said. Southwest officials said they were “fully staffed and prepared” for the holiday weekend. Nine percent of Delta’s flights were canceled on Monday, according to FlightAware. The company said in a statement that it anticipates “additional changes with an already reduced level of flights as we approach the coming New Year holiday travel period.” “We recognize falling short and sincerely apologize.” Company officials said the weekend’s heavy storms forced service changes that required the repositioning of crew and air fleet to return Southwest to normal operations.

Those first timers say if the deals keep looking nice, they might make it a tradition. Hayley Jordan, a holiday shopper says, "Sometimes you get a gift, and you ...

However, this year people are noticing more shoppers out than last year. Those first timers say if the deals keep looking nice, they might make it a tradition. Some people were saying shopping the day after the holidays is the best time to do it because there are typically less crowds.

Retail sales rose 7.6% during the critical holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, a measure that tracks online and in-store spending.

"Inflation altered the way U.S. "Retailers discounted heavily but consumers diversified their holiday spending to accommodate rising prices and an appetite for experiences and festive gatherings post-pandemic." [7.1% last month](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/inflation-eases-more-expected-november-consumer-prices-remain-elevated), down from the high for the year of 9.1% in June but still three times higher than the pre-pandemic average. [AFFORDING GIFTS DURING THE HOLIDAYS HAS BECOME MORE DIFFICULT FOR MANY AMERICANS, POLL FINDS](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/affording-gifts-during-holidays-become-more-difficult-many-americans-poll-finds) [retail season looked](https://www.foxbusiness.com/category/retail) different than years past," Steve Sadove, a senior adviser at Mastercard and former CEO of Saks Incorporated, said in a statement. [critical holiday season](https://www.foxbusiness.com/category/holiday) that runs from Nov.

Mack Brown brought Texas to the Holiday Bowl five times during his 16 years with the Longhorns and had several memorable moments over the years.

The cost is $50. All three trolley lines serve Petco Park, with trolleys coming at 15-minute intervals before and after the game. “We’ve been fortunate to play in a number of different bowl games and the Holiday Bowl ranks right up there with the best of them.” “To the redcoats and our volunteers, he’s just a tremendous guest. It features marching bands, floats and more balloons than the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, making their way along East Harbor Drive. “We’re excited to be headed to the Holiday Bowl,” Brown said when the matchup against No. The 5K begins at 9:45 a.m. Race day registration and bib pick-up begins at 8 a.m. A Holiday Bowl win would give Brown his 100th victory at North Carolina. He’s a people-first kind of guy. Those interested in participating can register online at holidaybowl.com or at the venue. “He’s one of the most personable guys you’re ever going to meet,” Neville said.

Air travelers hoping for clear skies on Tuesday following a disastrous week of weather-related flight cancellations and delays in the US will have to extend ...

-- Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus service, issued a [service alert ](https://www.greyhound.com/en/service-alert)on Monday afternoon stating many of its scheduled services in the upper northeast will be canceled or disrupted until further notice due to winter weather. The agent said Southwest would be providing buses to area hotels and assured that "we will have sufficient rooms for all customers who are affected by this disruption." The Department will examine whether cancellations were controllable and if Southwest is complying with its customer service plan," the agency tweeted. -- In hard-hit western New York, [Buffalo International Airport](https://twitter.com/BUFAirport/status/1607467618260107264) said in its most recent tweet that it does not plan to resume passenger flights before 11 a.m. "This ultimately is a leadership problem," Murray stated. "We've been having these issues for the past 20 months," he said. "We will make sure they are taken care of, that is not a question." rental cars to try and make sure these folks get home as quickly as possible." Calls made Monday afternoon by CNN to Southwest's customer service did not go through, so customers couldn't even get in the queue to speak to a representative. "The main hotline for US airlines will be clogged with other passengers getting rebooked. McVay said that the company's first priority right now is safety. "We had a tough day today.

Counselors say there are steps we can take to care for our mental health as the holidays wind down. Licensed mental health counselor Dr. Laura Streyffeler, a ...

Holiday sales rose this year as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to ...

Overall spending has slowed from the pandemic-infused splurges and shifted increasingly toward necessities like food, while spending on electronics, furniture, new clothes and other non-necessities has faded. [the Alternative Currencies That Came Before Crypto](https://time.com/6241831/alternative-currencies-history/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20221216) [This App Is the Newest Way to Treat Nightmares](https://time.com/6241506/treat-nightmares-app-nightware/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20221216) [The 10 Best Korean Dramas of 2022](https://time.com/6240643/best-korean-dramas-netflix-2022/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20221216)to Watch on Netflix Many shoppers been trading down to private label goods, which are typically less expensive than national brands. [A Reminder That Extremism Is Always Short-Lived](https://time.com/6241486/modern-hanukkah-traditions-extremism/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20221216) “Retailers discounted heavily, but consumers diversified their holiday spending to accommodate rising prices and an appetite for experiences and festive gatherings post-pandemic.” Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. [0.6%](https://apnews.com/article/inflation-business-consumer-products-and-services-164db0f7a76020f27c176b1b21e23608) from October to November after a sharp [1.3%](https://apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-holidays-business-ae530b4148fcf19da4aa69d92c85add9) rise the previous month, the government said in mid-December. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing. [The 49 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023](https://time.com/6241650/most-anticipated-movies-2023/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20221216) [7.1%](https://apnews.com/article/inflation-november-report-c3764250d475b1149d344462adff53d6) in November from a year ago, down from a peak of 9.1% in June. By category, clothing rose 4.4%, while jewelry and electronics dipped roughly 5%. 1 and Dec.

According to the Associated Press, holiday sales are up nationally at retail stores. Holiday sales were up 7.6% despite inflation affecting consumers...

St. Susan Center's 10th annual Holiday Haul recently concluded, with the community donating $22900 and over 9 tons of food during the course of the ...

Susan Center’s board and staff have experienced a time of reflection on the joyful blessings provided through the generosity of the community. Susan Center’s board of directors, staff and guests. Susan Center with food, supplies and monetary donations that enable the soup kitchen to continue to serve the community.