Shopping

This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.

This year the Win Big holiday shopping campaign goes through Dec. 15. It uses the chance of winning prizes like Trail Blazers tickets and hotel stays to attract shoppers to small businesses where they can enter to win.

Expect to see picket lines at 11 Portland-area New Seasons stores Wednesday. Unionized workers are having a one-day strike.

After more than two decades, the James Beard Public Market is closer to reality than ever before. The market is expected to open in 2026 and will not only showcase dozens of local food vendors, but also house a bookstore, restaurant and test kitchen.

More than 100 small businesses in Portland are participating in Win Big, an effort to direct shoppers to local shops by, in part, offering raffle tickets for prizes.

From the Atari 2600+ to the Steam Deck OLED to the PlayStation Portal — NPR rounds up the latest and greatest gadgetry from a busy gaming year.

Even Christmas trees aren’t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation plaguing the economy

Small Shops Big Hearts is a small business alternative to the Black Friday frenzy.

OPB listeners share their memories of the 61-year-old shopping mall.

Portland's 55-year-old iconic mall will see massive renovations under the leadership of its new general manager, Bob Dye.