holiday shopping

U.S. consumers have cut back on spending and plan to continue to do so through the holiday shopping season, a new CNBC-Morning Consult survey says.

It’s the day after Christmas, and for many Bay Area shoppers, that meant heading back to stores either to make returns or find some deals. Damian Trujillo reports.

It’s the day after Christmas, and for many Bay Area shoppers, that meant heading back to stores either to make returns or find some deals.

Find out the easiest way to return the sweater that doesn’t fit just right.

While some stores were packed Saturday with holiday shoppers looking to check off those last-minute items on their lists, others were quite calm.

While some stores were packed Saturday with holiday shoppers looking to check off those last-minute items on their lists, others were quite calm. Jonathan Bloom reports.

Macy’s workers at San Francisco’s Union Square store are on strike for at least two days, and are demanding a pay increase, more staffing and better health care. Thom Jensen reports.

Macy’s Union Square employees are set to strike starting Friday at 9 a.m. and demand better pay, more staffing and better healthcare. Thom Jensen has more.

Hundreds of retail workers walked off the job Friday morning at San Francisco’s flagship Macy’s store in Union Square.

California Live’s Amber Pfister takes us to a rustic shopping center set in beautiful Malibu, Trancas Country Market is a one-shop stop for las-minute gift shopping. Get details about the featured vendors.

California Live’s Amber Pfister visits Thread + Seed, a San Diego boutique specializing in fashion, gifts, and self-care. Amber chats with Melanie Michaud, owner of Thread + Seed, about holiday fashion and gets a preview of fun holiday looks. Get a peek at curating the perfect gift box in-store or online! Tune in for holiday shopping fun! For more info,...

Get into the holiday spirit with toys from Santa’s workshop! California Live contributor, Berlin chats with the Toy Insider’s Ali Mierzejewski for her list of this season’s hottest toys every kid will love!

With less than a week until Christmas, San Francisco’s Union Square is buzzing with activity. The city has been taking several steps to increase security around the whole retail district as visitors begin returning to pre-pandemic traditions. Sergio Quintana reports.

Santa Claus, a staple at malls and other holiday events, has been harder to find this year as demand has far exceeded the supply of available Santas.

Etiquette experts offer advice on gift-giving, the dos and dont’s around re-gifting, dressing for get-togethers and other important tips to help you navigate the holiday season.

San Francisco’s Union Square was packed Sunday as some visitors celebrated the first night of Hanukkah and others stepped out to see the square lit up with holiday decor. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.

San Francisco’s Union Square was packed Sunday as some visitors celebrated the first night of Hanukkah and others stepped out to see the square lit up with holiday decor. Alyssa Goard reports.

Christmas may be less than a week away but you still have time to get him the perfect gift he didn’t know he needed.

Shoppers say that due to the inflation, it’s a different experience this year as they are spending less and are more strategic.

More than 158 million people nationwide are expected to shop Saturday as it’s considered, “Super Saturday,” the last full weekend before Christmas Day. Marianne Favro reports.