The Kidapalooza Winter event at Southtown Shopping Center in South Tampa collected more than 100 toys for the Child Abuse Council. The Dec. 14 event was hosted by Divine Events, a social and educational resource for moms in Tampa, founded in April. Entertainment, music and food kept children busy while parents and family members finished holiday shopping. ...more

January 7, 2009

The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the United States, opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry. ...more

January 5, 2009

The holiday shopping season is finally over, and, if you're anything like me, you don't even want to think about visiting the mall for at least a few weeks. Luckily, you might not have to. ...more

January 4, 2009

The after-Christmas shopping crowd disappointed many retailers Friday as consumers continued to save their money. For many businesses, this year's holiday shopping season was anything but merry. ...more

December 27, 2008

As expected, shoppers packed the stores Friday cashing in their gift cards or swapping items they didn't need for something they wanted. ...more

December 27, 2008

Plenty of bargains and discounts were awaiting customers early Friday morning, but the crowds retailers were hoping for didn't materialize. ...more

December 27, 2008

As the holiday shopping season winds down, local and federal statistics show that reported incidents of shoplifting have increased this year. ...more

December 27, 2008

As the holiday shopping season winds down, local and federal statistics show that reported incidents of shoplifting have increased this year. ...more

December 26, 2008

"It has a Black Friday feel to it," said Tom Aiello, a spokesman for Sears and Kmart, likening the post-Christmas promotions to those found the day after Thanksgiving. ...more

December 26, 2008

After limping through a holiday season expected to be the worst in decades, the nation's stores made it to Christmas with little to celebrate. ...more

December 25, 2008