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Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:56 PM CST
|By Colin Baillie
Retailers told us on Tuesday, November 22 that Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are the kickoffs to their busiest time of the year.
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Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 9:20 AM CST
|By Debra Worley
Many stores will offer early Black Friday deals online to encourage customers to shop from the comfort of their own homes on Thanksgiving and re-open Nov. 26 for in-person shopping.
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Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 9:06 AM CST
|By Marsha Heller
Trooper Teddy Bears will go on sale for $15 on Thanksgiving Day, November 25 at 8 a.m. The sale ends at midnight Friday, Nov. 26.
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Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Amber Ruch
Preview some Black Friday ads here.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2021 at 9:32 PM CST
|By Noelle Williams
As families prepare for their Thanksgiving feast, Heartland business owners are gearing up for Black Friday.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 12:33 PM CST
|By CNN Staff
Major retailers ramped up e-commerce and soared to record pandemic profits and are spending big to charter ships, hire personnel and circumvent supply chain bottlenecks in a way small business owners cannot.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 7:22 AM CST
|By Debra Worley
The United States Postal Service anticipates that between 850 and 950 million packages will be delivered between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 12:51 PM CST
|By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Americans are now spending 15% more on goods than before the pandemic. Ports, trucking companies and railroads can’t keep up, and the resulting bottlenecks are swelling prices.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Amazon released some Black Friday deals earlier than ever on Monday, October 4.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By CNN
The shipping crisis is getting worse, and it could mean higher prices for shoppers and retailers.
7-Day Forecast
Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 7:39 PM CST
|By Camille Connor
Amazon is offering a few options for customers to use to keep those gifts hidden.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Alayna Chapie
Before you go Black Friday shopping know the stores COVID-19 safety guidelines
Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 5:06 PM CST
|By Noelle Williams
Despite COVID-19 restrictions in Illinois, malls and shopping centers still plan to open for Black Friday.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 4:58 PM CST
|By Colin Baillie
This is year ten for Small Business Saturday, this year it falls on November 28.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 10:31 AM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
Shipping deadlines you need to know for the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2019 at 10:01 PM CST
|By Action News 5 Staff
Guns are expected to be a hot item during the holiday shopping season.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2019 at 11:59 AM CST
|By Amber Ruch
Check with your specific location as hours may vary from store to store.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2019 at 1:08 PM CST
|By Amber Ruch
Donors are urged to research charities before giving to ensure that their contributions are going to trustworthy organizations.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2019 at 12:48 PM CST
|By Amber Ruch
Better Business Bureau has some tips to make your Black Friday shopping experience productive.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2019 at 6:21 AM CST
|By Jasmine Adams
A total of 56 percent of holiday shoppers plan on clicking to shop.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2019 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Isabelle Hanson
Second graders at Lincoln Elementary School rate Boxer the Robot 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2019 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Isabelle Hanson
Fourth graders at Caruthersville Elementary School test out Pictionary AIr.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2019 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Isabelle Hanson
Third graders at Caruthers Elementary rate The Slow Motion Game 4 out of 5 stars.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2019 at 11:11 AM CST
|By Amber Ruch
WalletHub released its report on 2019′s best stores for Black Friday.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2019 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Isabelle Hanson
Mrs. Bardot's first grade class rates Pop Pop Snotz 5 stars.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2019 at 10:39 AM CST
|By Jasmine Adams
The BBB said to research the sales, go in with a budget and bring your ability to resist unnecessary items.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2019 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Isabelle Hanson
Miss Nolen's kindergarten class rates the Orangutwang Game.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2019 at 11:16 AM CST
|By Amber Ruch
If you plan on sending gifts to your loved ones, make sure you make the shipping deadline.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2018 at 11:33 AM CST
|By Amber Ruch
The Better Business Bureau recommends customers read and understand a store’s layaway contract before agreeing.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2018 at 3:29 PM CST
|By Casey Watson
As Black Friday is winding down, videos taken from the shopping frenzy that filled stores are beginning to be posted on social media.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2018 at 4:29 AM CST
|By Amber Ruch
Several major retailers have already released their Black Friday ads or previews of the Black Friday ads.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2018 at 1:01 PM CST
|By Kelsey Anderson
t’s officially the season of shopping and giving and the Better Business Bureau has some tips on things you need to look out for.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2018 at 7:28 PM CST
|By Ken Brown
When a shopper goes to purchase a gift card without realizing a change has been made, the bar code scanned will send the buyer’s money directly to a card belonging to the crooks.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2018 at 4:24 PM CST
|By Amber Ruch
'Tis the season to shop and celebrate the holidays with your family.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2018 at 2:22 PM CST
|By Amber Ruch
A coloring book inspired by vintage Christmas sweaters is being sold to benefit Toys for Tots
Updated: Nov. 19, 2018 at 6:26 AM CST
|By Rachel DePompa
As you prepare to hit the stores, whether in person or online, sometimes the right apps can save you money on Black Friday.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2018 at 3:55 PM CST
|By Amber Ruch
Missouri State Parks is offering the outdoors as a healthy, carefree, natural alternative to the Black Friday crowds of holiday shoppers.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2018 at 4:23 PM CST
|By Amber Ruch
A line of heated jackets, vests and windbreakers is becoming a literal “hot item” on peoples' Christmas lists.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2018 at 11:06 AM CST
|By Amber Ruch
Black Friday is just around the corner. Which products and stores are consumers most interested in?
Updated: Nov. 13, 2018 at 7:01 AM CST
|By Jasmine Adams
BBB shares tips for holiday shopping and safety
Updated: Nov. 9, 2018 at 11:06 AM CST
|By Kelsey Anderson
Hungry Hungry Hippos is a family fun game that's proved itself to still be a hit among some first graders at Blanchard Elementary.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2018 at 11:03 AM CST
|By Kelsey Anderson
We tested Chow Crown out on some second graders at Perryville Elementary school.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2018 at 10:59 AM CST
|By Kelsey Anderson
We tested this crystal growing kit with some fourth graders at Shawnee Elementary school.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2018 at 10:53 AM CST
|By Kelsey Anderson
The first toy we’re testing this year is the Ozobot.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2018 at 5:02 PM CST
|By Kelsey Anderson
We tested the Airhogs Supernova at O'neal Elementary in Poplar Bluff.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2018 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By John P. Wise
Once Costco’s Black Friday deals were “leaked” online, several other retailers leaked theirs.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2018 at 2:27 PM CDT
The United Parcel Service prepares for busy holiday shipping demands by raising its prices.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2018 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
The National Retail Federation reports consumers will spend more than $1,000 during the holiday season in 2018 compared to 2017.