Most Americans have already started Christmas shopping

By some analysts' standards, if you haven't already started shopping for the holidays, you're behind.

Michigan drivers can now renew their car registration every 2 years

Currently, a vehicle registration is renewed annually and expires on an owner's birthday. But a new bill relaxes that rule.

American Girl Dolls, Risk and sand inducted into toy hall of fame

Sand is perhaps the most universal and oldest toy in the world, the National Toy Hall of Fame says of its newest inductee. American Girl Dolls and the strategy board game Risk were also inducted in recognition of their influence on the toy industry.

Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day

Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.

IKEA prices will likely rise due to supply chain pressures

Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.

J&J, Costco agree to settle lawsuit with consumers over recalled sunscreen

Several customers sued the companies over recalled sunscreen that contained benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia and other cancers.

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart

Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

Salmonella outbreak linked to salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's, CDC says

A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.