Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending

Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.

Funding available for COVID funerals, Contact 6 helps family get approved
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It?s a program that refunds the families of COVID-19 victims for funeral and burial costs. However, one family dealing with unimaginable loss waited months for their approval before reaching out to FOX6.

Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records

Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.

Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts

Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.

USPS releases holiday shipping deadlines

The holidays are coming up soon and it's not too early to start making plans for shipping gifts to friends and family. See the list of USPS shipping dates.

Supply chain issues: 'Shop early,' California Retailers Association president warns holiday shoppers

"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.

The best places to shop on Black Friday 2021

Last week, WalletHub published a report that found which retailers have the best deals for the shopping holiday.

Old Spice, Secret deodorant sprays recalled due to cancer-causing chemical

Proctor & Gamble is voluntary recalling all lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products with an expiry through September 2023 due to the presence of the chemical benzene.

Rising inflation not stopping consumer spending, new data shows

Personal incomes, which provide the fuel for future spending increases, rose 0.5% in October after having fallen 1% in September, a reflection of a drop in government support payments.

Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1

Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.

Vaccinated but can?t prove it, provider says it?s 'uncommon'
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Whether it?s flying, taking in a live show or keeping your job, it can all depend on whether you have a COVID-19 vaccination card. Two people wrote to Contact 6 saying they were vaccinated against COVID-19 but unable to prove it.

Holiday shopping scams, even gift cards aren't immune
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'Tis the season for giving, and sadly, also stealing. As Black Friday nears, fraud experts want to help you protect yourself against crooks.

Holiday shopping scams, even gift cards aren't immune

'Tis the season for giving, and sadly, also stealing. As Black Friday nears, fraud experts want to help you protect yourself against crooks.

Student loan debt scams: Wisconsin agencies issue warning

The Wisconsin DATCP and the Wisconsin DFI encourage student loan borrowers to take caution when it comes to questionable companies and fraudsters.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

Those retro toys hiding in your attic may be worth money

People that held onto to certain Lego or Polly Pocket sets may have some valuable items just sitting around in storage