Holiday Shopping

Despite inflation, consumers in Florida will be spending more this holiday shopping season, according to Anca Voicu, professor of economics at Rollins College.

Elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household costs have taken a toll on shoppers. As a result, many are being more selective with what they will buy.

In the Tampa Bay region, nearly one million residents are food insecure, according to Feeding Tampa Bay.

Extended Black Friday deals could also be spurring the rise in early holiday shopping.

After staying closed on Thanksgiving last year due to the pandemic, the chain says the change is now permanent.

Florida's attorney general said scammers could target online shoppers looking for items that are scarce.

The most popular gifts this year include gift cards, clothing, books and electronics.

The pandemic has changed not only the way people interact with one another, but also how they buy things.

Many favorite holiday traditions could be treacherous this year because of the coronavirus. Here's how experts view the risks — and some creative, safer alternatives to keep up a festive mood.

Many businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic are relying on Holiday sales this year to keep afloat. But Black Friday is known for drawing large crowds, presenting health risks when coronavirus cases are spiking across the country. Now, owners are trying to adapt.

More people are expected to shop online this year instead of at stores.

The day after Thanksgiving is when holiday shopping really gets going, and there’s a growing movement for people to buy local and support small…