shopping

Sleep deprivation can lead to a host of mental, emotional and physical health impacts.

Join us this Friday as we talk with guests about this year’s shopping trends and what to prepare for when you shop this holiday season.

Setting prices low early on gives consumers an incentive to shop early. Advanced selling reduces demand later and, thus, lowers prices more.

The National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending to increase by 3 to 4 percent this year.

For those without phones, getting the best deal when grocery shopping has become a challenge.

Consumer spending on credit surged this year and is approaching a record high, according to bankrate.com. The financial services company said the Federal Reserve Board’s recent rate hike means consumers are facing credit card interest rates as high as 19%.

Some stores said that Friday night’s “Canopy of Lights” ceremony brought more customers downtown to take advantage of extended hours.

A dramatic drop in business and shifting reopening dates mean an uncertain future for Downtown Nashville.

We sat down with a few of the people behind WTIU and WFIU shows like Earth Eats, The Friday Zone and Journey Indiana to get their holiday gift ideas for fans of their programs.