shopping

Consumers set records when it came to holiday spending this season. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan recaps holiday shopping numbers.

For many, a string of glowing reviews, or the mark of five golden stars, usually seals the deal in a purchase decision. But what’s real and what’s phony?

News4’s Dominique Moody has a list of tips and tricks to make the process easier. 

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares ways to protect yourself online during the holiday shopping season.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has tips to navigate those post-holiday returns, refunds and exchanges.

December is packed with seasonal sales to help pick the perfect holiday gifts. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the deals.

News4’s Juliana Valencia got an inside look at how FedEx ensures packages arrive at their holiday desinations.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares what you need to know if you are shipping your holiday gifts.

Now that Cyber Monday orders are in, it’s time for package tracking to begin. News4’s Joseph Olmo spoke with D.C. police about how to protect your orders this holiday season.

A record 200.4 million consumers shopped during the five-day holiday weekend – but total sales per person were down slightly. News4’s Susan Hogan breaks down the numbers.

Have a shopping list, comparison shop and use browser extensions. News4’s Susan Hogan has tips as you shop for Cyber Monday deals.

Here’s how Consumer Reports tests strollers and what they found. News4’s Susan Hogan shares details.

For several major retailers, the “Cyber Monday” sale is a days-long event that began over the weekend.

Peek behind the curtain to see how packages get from point A to point B on Cyber Monday. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

It’s Small Business Saturday, an opportunity to go out and support local business owners in the community while getting great deals. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Shoppers will be out and about the next few days to make the most of the holiday deals, but buyers should be aware of return policies if a purchase doesn’t go as planned.

Retailers say more people are shopping this holiday season and that was evident at the outlet shops in Prince George’s County. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Ready to shop? News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports live from Tysons Corner Center and has shopping tips, info on when malls in our area open and more.

Shopping centers in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are ready for big crowds and exciting deals. Here’s what to expect on Black Friday.

Shein, a popular fashion retailer based in China and headquartered in Singapore, has received an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau, who cited a wide array of issues with the massive online retailer.