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Walmart scraps shipping minimum for subscription service in move to take on Amazon 12/02/2020 12:02am • Walmart is dropping its $35 minimum shipping threshold on online orders for its membership program Walmart+, a move that could make the offering more competitive with Amazon Prime. Walmart said Wednesday that orders for members on items such as electronics, clothing, toy 9 of the Best Consumer ETFs to Buy Now 12/02/2020 12:00am • Cash in on consumer spending trends.As hopes of a vaccine have emerged in late 2020, the "stay at home trade" of e-commerce and tech stocks has faded as stocks that would benefit from fewer social distancing requirements have soared. As a result, the markets have seen a lot of volatility as consumer Headed to Delaware beaches next year? Bring your own bags 12/01/2020 10:23am • When you head to Rehoboth, Bethany or Fenwick next year, be aware: A ban on plastic carryout bags starts in larger stores, including grocery and convenience stores, on Jan. 1. You won't find single-use plastic bags at larger Delaware stores -- those over 7,000 square feet, or those with at least Stores With the Best Return Policies and Worst Return Policies 12/01/2020 12:00am • Saving money when shopping is a sport -- one which requires skill to hunt down the best bargains. Beyond coupons and deals, there are other things you need to consider when trying to save money. For instance, a retailer's return policy can greatly affect your overall purchase and cost you more in th Tips from the postal service on holiday package safety 11/30/2020 10:54am • Picture this: That expensive gift you spent weeks waiting for on back order finally gets delivered in time for the holidays, only to be swiped from your doorstep without a trace. Millions have fallen victim to package theft at some point, and the growth in online shopping during the coronavirus p Why that Cyber Monday sale may not be so special after all 11/30/2020 05:36am • Even though a surge in online shopping has long been underway owing to the pandemic, this is Cyber Monday — and retailers are busily advertising sales and specials with the promise that customers will save money on their holiday shopping. But is that tempting sale price really all that special? Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Know to Ensure Your Gifts Arrive On Time 11/30/2020 12:00am • Shipping experts have one message for consumers heading into the holiday season: Don't wait to mail your packages. "From a sheer volume perspective, we're expecting a record-breaking holiday season," says Mike Parra, CEO of DHL Express, Americas. Normally, peak shipping occurs from Black Friday to Catch a lunar eclipse during the full beaver moon this weekend 11/29/2020 02:58am • Take a break from online holiday shopping this weekend to enjoy the full moon and a penumbral lunar eclipse. Both events will be visible early Monday morning. Lunar eclipses can only occur during a full moon, but a penumbral lunar eclipse is different from a total lunar eclipse. A penumbral Local shops hope to see a boost from 'Small Business Saturday' 11/28/2020 12:38pm • This Small Business Saturday local-based businesses in the D.C. region say they need your help now more than ever. Jennifer Newcomb opened a unique paint night-type event business called Reclaimed By You on Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland, in 2019. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit the Data Doctors: Why smartphone pay systems are safer 11/27/2020 06:30pm • Q: Are the smartphone-based payment systems safe to use? The holiday season means more items being purchased both online and offline, and how you pay for those items isn’t as simple as it used to be. Credit cards are still the safest way to make purchases, especially online, because they pro DC-area shoppers search for Black Friday deals in stores, online 11/27/2020 02:10pm • There was a steady stream of shoppers at the Walmart on Riggs Road Northeast in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (WTOP/Dick Uliano) Black Friday is the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's the beginning of a holiday season unlike an What more online shopping during pandemic means for 'porch pirates' 11/27/2020 01:16pm • Almost one in five Americans have had a package stolen from their porch or doorstep, according to a recent survey. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/WoodysPhotos) More people are ordering packages and groceries online during the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to a recent survey, "porch pirates" are al Small Business Saturday: Amid pandemic, small businesses hope to hang on 11/25/2020 03:51pm • For the past decade, Small Business Saturday has been a once-a-year occasion to encourage people to think local amid the rush of the holiday shopping frenzy. This year, it’s more than just a heartwarming bit of PR. Amid the economic toll taken by the coronavirus, strong sales during the holiday DC-area grocery stores that will be open on Thanksgiving Day 11/25/2020 01:52pm • Try as we might, every year, there seems to be at least one item on our Thanksgiving shopping lists that gets forgotten when shopping ahead of time. Luckily, many grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day for anybody who needs to score that last-minute can of green beans. The following store Coronavirus curtails volunteering, forcing organizations to get creative 11/25/2020 11:24am • With the coronavirus raging and the holidays approaching, many people want to volunteer their time to help their communities. But the pandemic has made it hard to lend that helping hand. Whether it’s in a soup kitchen, schoolyard or animal shelter, volunteering is usually done in person — not