Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
McDonald’s iconic Boo Buckets return for Halloween
Boo Buckets are back!
Boo Buckets are back!
'Stranger Things' house in Plainfield to be resurrected this weekend after controversy
It appears 'Max' will be up in the air again, and lights and sound effects will be turned on this weekend.
It appears 'Max' will be up in the air again, and lights and sound effects will be turned on this weekend.
Candy corn: The Halloween treat you either love or really hate
Candy corn ranked as the No. 2 worst Halloween candy for 2022 but more than 35 million pounds of it is produced each year so, either way, someone’s buying it.
Candy corn ranked as the No. 2 worst Halloween candy for 2022 but more than 35 million pounds of it is produced each year so, either way, someone’s buying it.
Plainfield home's 'Stranger Things' decoration causes controversy
A suburban house is winning Halloween this year, but not without controversy.
A suburban house is winning Halloween this year, but not without controversy.
Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices
Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.
Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.
Baskin-Robbins unveils new spicy ice cream flavor with ghost peppers
Baskin-Robbins’ new Spicy ‘n’ Spooky flavor combines ghost pepper-infused white chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate and spicy blood orange flakes. Here’s when you can save on scoops.
Baskin-Robbins’ new Spicy ‘n’ Spooky flavor combines ghost pepper-infused white chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate and spicy blood orange flakes. Here’s when you can save on scoops.
Best pet Halloween costumes of 2022: Is your pup ready for the paw-ty?
Howl-oween is just around the corner.
Howl-oween is just around the corner.
‘Hocus Pocus 2’ is here: Long-awaited sequel released on Disney+, musical in the works
"Hocus Pocus" wasn’t a huge hit in theaters, but has since found a cult following, especially during Halloween season.
"Hocus Pocus" wasn’t a huge hit in theaters, but has since found a cult following, especially during Halloween season.
Oreo announces limited edition Snickerdoodle cookies via cryptic tweets
The newest holiday flavor will only be around for a limited time while supplies last.
The newest holiday flavor will only be around for a limited time while supplies last.
Hefty announces pumpkin spice-scented garbage bags
Ever wanted your garbage to smell like fall? Well, Hefty is here to make all your pumpkin spice-scented dreams come true.
Ever wanted your garbage to smell like fall? Well, Hefty is here to make all your pumpkin spice-scented dreams come true.
New Chicago exhibit teaches museum-goers about haunted dolls for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween, the Chicago History Museum is putting some of its creepiest dolls on display to help teach Chicago history.
Just in time for Halloween, the Chicago History Museum is putting some of its creepiest dolls on display to help teach Chicago history.
Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays
Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.
Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.
Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
City of Georgetown hosts Trick or Treat Trail event Oct. 27
The free event will feature trick or treat booths set up by vendors and community partners followed by a movie screening of “Hotel Transylvania” in the Legacy Pavilion.
The free event will feature trick or treat booths set up by vendors and community partners followed by a movie screening of “Hotel Transylvania” in the Legacy Pavilion.
Salvation Army Angel Tree applications open through end of October
Families must complete an online application and upload required documents using a smartphone or computer by the deadline.
Families must complete an online application and upload required documents using a smartphone or computer by the deadline.
Giveaway: Tombstone offering free pizza — but only to people who live on this spooky street
Tombstone will give away free pizzas while supplies last and one lucky winner will win free pizza for a year.
Tombstone will give away free pizzas while supplies last and one lucky winner will win free pizza for a year.
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Halloween spending to reach record $10.6B: NRF
Consumers are expected to dole out $2.9B on costumes alone, the NRF reported.
Consumers are expected to dole out $2.9B on costumes alone, the NRF reported.