Jan 7th, 2009 · The online retailer offers just about everything inauguration goers would need. There are Obama pins and T-shirts — even Obama action figures. Shoppers can buy all the books that the president-elect is said to like reading. Then there's the section of cold weather gear for those joining the throngs on the National Mall for the outdoor event.
Dec 25th, 2008 · Retailers trying to salvage a dismal shopping season have offered deep discounts to last-minute shoppers. Analysts say Americans worried about the economy and their jobs have cut back on spending by turning to store brands and discounters such as Wal-Mart.
Dec 24th, 2008 · Faced with lagging holiday sales, a few retailers decided to stay open 24 hours a day over Christmas week. We stop by a Macy's in New York early on Christmas Eve to see whether procrastinators are biting.
Dec 24th, 2008 · There has been an explosion of new software programs for mobile phones, and technology guru Mario Armstrong has a favorite: Compare Everywhere, which lets shoppers find and compare prices for a particular item at stores in a given area.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · Retailers are making last-ditch efforts to entice shoppers to crack open their wallets. Some are cutting prices by as much as 75 percent. Many Macy's department stores are open 24-hours until Christmas Eve. It still may not be enough to salvage the season for retailers.
Dec 21st, 2008 · Retailers desperately hoping to survive a grim holiday season are cutting prices to lure last-minute shoppers. At a Virginia mall, NPR finds out just how low they will go.
Dec 18th, 2008 · Violent protests are continuing in Greece two weeks police shot and killed a teenager. Riot police have clashed with rock-throwing demonstrators in central Athens. Christmas shoppers and people in cafes sought cover. Derek Gatopolous, a reporter for The Associated Press, offers his insight.
Dec 16th, 2008 · Music critic Tom Manoff says you needn't spend a fortune on classical music CDs for holiday gifts. Hear his top picks for inexpensive classics, from renaissance masses to 20th-century guitar concertos.