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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse reports that in the two months before Christmas, sales of electronics, clothing, jewelry and home goods increased by only 0.7 percent compared with last year.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The month surrounding Christmas is often referred to as the season for shopping and gift giving. The National Retail Federation is expecting holiday sales to grow 4.1 percent but according to two local business, that forecast isn't coming their way.

Monday, November 26, 2012  White House economists warn that the uncertainty of a potential hike in taxes next year for middle class taxpayers under the looming fiscal cliff could hurt consumer confidence during the crucial holiday shopping season.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Cyber Monday is expected to be the biggest online shopping day of 2012. Experts think Americans will spend $1.5 billion on Monday, which would be up 20 percent from last year.

Friday, November 23, 2012  There were still plenty of holiday shoppers, but if you wanted to find the usual Black Friday craziness, you had to look for it Thursday night.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Black Friday got off to its earliest start yet as the nation's shoppers put the turkey down to take advantage of stores' expanded hours.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  All day Thursday, people were lining up at their favorite stores throughout the area, waiting on the doors to open for big sales to start the holiday shopping season.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Thanksgiving week is here and shoppers all over the country are gearing up for the start of the Christmas shopping season. But there's something different about Black Friday this year.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Some kids who come from struggling families got the chance to start their school year off right by shopping for school supplies with the Salvation Army Thursday.

Friday, August 03, 2012  South Carolina's tax-free weekend is officially underway. Shoppers can avoid paying taxes on everything from school supplies and computers to clothing and shoes.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  The Better Business Bureau, in honor of its 100th year monitoring businesses, created the "Scam Hall of Shame."

Thursday, December 22, 2011  With just two more shopping days left until Christmas, hundreds hit the mall Thursday night looking for last minute deals. Retailers hope consumers will deck the halls with items from their stores.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Inspired by Diane Sawyer's 'Made in America' segment on ABC News, MacKennan started finding resources on the internet that promote products made in America. A little more than a month ago in his home office, MacKennan created madeinamericasc.com which helps people find American products.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  ABC News challenged the American people this season to shop for gifts produced in the U.S. But obtaining that goal may seem like pie in the sky when you talk about the most wanted gifts.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Cyber Monday 2011 shattered records. It's estimated half of all American adults shopped for bargains online on the Monday after Thanksgiving this year, spending about $1.2 billion.