Black Friday shoppers descend on Austin stores

Black Friday officially kicks off the holiday shopping season, but times are changing, and many retailers are finding their numbers being "in the black" in part due to online sales.

Walmart facing backlash for offering employees discount instead of holiday pay

Many Walmart shoppers were not pleased to learn that the retail giant's employees do not earn holiday pay for foregoing time with their families.

H&M tests clothing rental service to address environmental concern

H&M has decided to test out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces environmental concerns over its contribution to waste and pollution.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods continued selling products that were recalled, federal agency warns

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods continue to sell at least 19 items that were recalled as far back as 2014 and customers need to be aware, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.

Disney’s new streaming service warns of ‘outdated cultural depictions’ in some of its classic films

Disney’s highly anticipated streaming service has placed a disclaimer on some of its classic animated movies warning that the films may contain “outdated” stereotypical depictions users might find offensive. 

Walmart where man killed 22 reopens with increased security

Walmart has quietly hired off-duty officers at its stores in El Paso, Texas, where a gunman police say targeted Mexicans opened fire in a store in August and killed 22 people.

McDonald's releases Snickerdoodle McFlurry, first holiday ice cream in 7 years

Flurries are in the forecast at McDonald’s, as the fast food chain has officially released its first holiday season ice cream-flavor since 2012.