Online shops use ‘dark patterns’ to trick you into buying and signing up for more, study suggests

When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.

Data on your spending habits could be a gold mine for banks

Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.

Most holiday shoppers prefer buying gifts online

More than half of consumers are shopping online for their holiday gifts, according to a new report.

H&M tests clothing rental service to address environmental concern

H&M has decided to test out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces environmental concerns over its contribution to waste and pollution.

Thriftmas shopping challenge

A few FOX 5 viewers took part in a thriftshop!

20,000 counterfeit Oral-B toothbrush heads from China seized

Counterfeit brush heads are manufactured in unsanitary facilities with substandard materials that may sicken users or cause bleeding to a user’s gums or mouth, and structural defects may cause the brush head to detach and potentially choke users.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals

Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.

FAA reminds holiday shoppers that drones are more than 'toys'

According to the FAA, a new law was recently passed that describes how, when and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes.

Company will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch 12 holiday movies

The applicant must be enthusiastic about the holiday season, love movies, have a strong attention for detail, be able to binge-watch 12 movies in a short amount of time, and be active on social media

Company will pay fan $1,000 to watch every Star Wars movie back-to-back

The company is looking for an "entertaining Star Wars junkie with a Chewbacca-sized personality, the wit of Han Solo, and the smarts of Master Yoda."

Black Friday v Cyber Monday

Black Friday is usually considered the kick-off event for Christmas gift buying. But then the little sister event came along - Cyber Monday.