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With recession looming, the National Retail Federation is predicting growth of 2.2% at best this holiday season.

Toymakers hope that a few standout toys can rescue holiday sales. Here are five toys that experts think picky parents will buy.

According to the National Retail Federation total Halloween spending will reach $5.7 billion as everyone gets ready for the spookiest time of year.

NetChoice, an e-commerce advocacy group, is calling on the National Retail Federation to apologize for calling online vendors addicts.

Sales at big chain stores -- such as Wal-Mart and Macy's -- rose an average of 3 to 4 percent in November.

But there are signs that consumers are becoming more careful about spending. The National Retail Federation expects an increase in holiday sales this year, but predicts that increase will be the smallest in five years.

‘Tis the season of giving.  In fact, the average consumer spends $700 around the holidays, so here are some tips on how to be a smart shopper.  Plan ahead before you buy, avoid impulse purchases, and try not to buy things on sale that you don’t really need.

Sales and coupons aren't gifts from the shopping gods, but ruses designed to get you into the store.