https://www.cbsnews.com/ Cbs News Consumer Watch From CBSNews.com Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:39:31 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-best-cyber-monday-deals-to-take-advantage-of/ Cyber Monday is expected to break records after a strong showing from consumers on Black Friday. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has more details. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:57:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/01/3a00b6d2-3771-4f58-a8d0-43c6c02f5421/thumbnail/60x60/1c52b7acd0d0b754bba2eff8cd06deb7/cbsn-fusion-the-best-cyber-monday-deals-to-take-advantage-of-thumbnail.jpg 3bf09cf6-8130-403d-bc72-9745bdeac1f5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gap-ceo-viral-katseye-ad-boosted-sales-tariffs-turmoil/ Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson told CBS News' Jo Ling Kent that he feels good about his company's sales projections despite some factors affecting the economy. Dickson also weighs in on the viral Katseye ad that he says boosted sales. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:53:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/11/24/fcd0e5b1-5236-4d44-b8da-037422d203c2/thumbnail/60x60/dc2975e79cc4ee5f3cba5daee3c468e9/cbsn-fusion-gap-ceo-viral-katseye-ad-boosted-sales-tariffs-turmoil-thumbnail.jpg 4f5fd0a0-8bc4-4e6e-972f-87cfd1804eb9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-reports-losing-las-vegas/ The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBS Reports reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:44:54 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/02/04/38153ef3-cc3d-49ce-b425-537a17b3756f/thumbnail/60x60/6f23237f5b3fecf8bf4b7869984d9a34/master-vegas-1920x1080-thumbnail-887492-640x360.jpg ffc46ea2-d3e8-434b-94b7-26ac54a13efa https://www.cbsnews.com/video/holiday-shoppers-on-lookout-bigger-tvs/ TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/12/23/85400d44-bbdb-4000-ad77-b17e1065f427/thumbnail/60x60/8e70fe902832c3be020b9d5dcbfcf299/cbsn-fusion-holiday-shoppers-on-lookout-bigger-tvs-thumbnail.jpg f0d22456-0c89-4a09-ab33-e1bbbc74a964 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/important-holiday-shipping-deadlines-timely-gift-arrivals/ Americans are expected to spend a record amount this holiday season, but the deadline for those presents to reach their destination is quickly approaching. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has some important dates to remember. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:37:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/12/13/373d6f79-ca69-481b-8971-102fd70f51f2/thumbnail/60x60/a94719b0689f1fea035cfa30f7f71598/cbsn-fusion-important-holiday-shipping-deadlines-timely-gift-arrivals-thumbnail.jpg 3011b7b8-1deb-496e-baad-6524ef7ea6e1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/stanley-recalls-travel-mugs-burn-hazard/ Stanley is recalling more than 2.5 million of its Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the lids can expand when exposed to heat. That can make the cover detach, leading to potential burns from hot liquids. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:22:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/12/12/f366eea7-0821-4476-87a1-c9b953c0ce32/thumbnail/60x60/11c9807e2d5ed238fc0bd555be512569/cbsn-fusion-stanley-recalls-travel-mugs-burn-hazard-thumbnail.jpg f7130c11-407b-46f6-bc5b-c802e7dcc361 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/titanium-dioxide-chemical-in-foods/ Titanium dioxide, an ingredient usually found in some sunscreens, is turning up in foods consumed by many Americans, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. David Julian McClements, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins CBS News with more details. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:58:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/17/42697f26-6748-472d-9eb9-2362eb9996a3/thumbnail/60x60/eaca19cc77926b403641923a254cec5a/cbsn-fusion-titanium-dioxide-chemical-in-foods-thumbnail.jpg ad162e75-491d-4d44-ada5-19751c7ad80f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/target-cutting-prices-on-thousands-of-household-items/ Target is slashing prices on more than 5,000 items by this summer. Prices for household items like milk, bagels, diapers and even pet food are dropping, but there are concerns the move could hurt small businesses struggling to compete with larger chains. Columbia's retail studies director Mark Cohen joins to discuss. Tue, 21 May 2024 20:55:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/22/06273b82-a075-4c21-b202-1a60bbe889ee/thumbnail/60x60/3f2f186b80e821016992b6d7fc8fb660/cbsn-fusion-target-cutting-prices-on-thousands-of-household-items-thumbnail.jpg bdaf0e5d-8fd8-41f8-a403-b36409c891df https://www.cbsnews.com/video/many-hospitals-defy-price-transparency-rules-report/ By law, hospitals are required to put their prices online. But many aren't fully complying, and it's costing people money. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more on these "hidden costs." Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:47:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/01/a3d03544-9416-49f4-9eda-f2de55b72999/thumbnail/60x60/a8be2858ab76c0f6c5370321601f5c67/cbsn-fusion-many-hospitals-defy-price-transparency-rules-report-thumbnail.jpg c5e96f29-eb56-4ff8-9b09-85567fd24568 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/wendys-plans-to-test-surge-pricing-restaurants/ Wendy's is planning to roll out a "dynamic pricing" model for its menu in 2025, meaning prices will change throughout the day based on a few different factors. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:43:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/02/28/f0a19266-f5f3-41b3-a2eb-37ab7d998464/thumbnail/60x60/754310a4e5bf09bea09bd887bcff2622/cbsn-fusion-wendys-plans-to-test-surge-pricing-restaurants-thumbnail.jpg 332ce292-ce78-4242-a214-c9d5f8fb100d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cnets-dan-ackerman-shares-tips-for-digital-spring-cleaning/ CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" with tips for clearing digital clutter. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:10:54 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/04/03/c4b3fc78-2e3b-4020-855d-7e76837ae273/thumbnail/60x60/e9ded5d8d3abe92e0ad69638ddf92c4f/0403-cbsm-digitalspringcleaning-1850127-640x360.jpg 762d376d-cf53-4ef4-8214-83eaf9864e9e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tips-to-avoid-costly-amazon-scams/ Amazon says scammers are trying to get your personal information. The company says it has shut down 45,000 phishing sites this year and more than 15,000 scammer phone numbers. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more on what you need to watch out for. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:23:58 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/16/c49d0813-e581-442c-8adc-373c28bdf5ff/thumbnail/60x60/283dee476fc19986fcc56a1d8b40fdb3/cbsn-fusion-tips-to-avoid-costly-amazon-scams-thumbnail-2456690-640x360.jpg 790bd5a0-ead9-4966-9bf6-86bdc211af44 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hulu-and-disney-set-to-raise-streaming-prices-again/ Disney is raising the price of streaming services Hulu and Disney+ again this fall. Alex Weprin, media and business writer for The Hollywood Reporter, has more on the current state of the streaming industry. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:01:42 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/11/6a2bd0cd-1643-416f-82f7-d4317035473f/thumbnail/60x60/1a8333644ccd26ded08eedfba6d8c340/cbsn-fusion-hulu-and-disney-set-to-raise-streaming-prices-again-thumbnail-2198459-640x360.jpg e1e6f721-09ca-457e-b78e-73ab86255843 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-overstock-hopes-to-revamp-bed-bath-beyond/ After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, Bed, Bath & Beyond has been relaunched as an online store by Overstock.com. Insider senior reporter Dominick Reuter explains. Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:39:51 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/05/2a25ea16-fc71-4d09-a716-f95ab508da5b/thumbnail/60x60/b8ccf653937ba311566bd2d5acab1a99/cbsn-fusion-how-overstock-hopes-to-revamp-bed-bath-beyond-thumbnail-2183214-640x360.jpg 9063602e-0eb4-4ff8-8ddb-943084b86d8a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gas-prices-spiking-nationwide-high-temperatures-seen-as-factor/ The average price of a gallon of gas nationwide is up to $3.83 according to AAA, over 30 cents more than a month ago. Saudi Arabia's efforts to curb oil production and the summer's record-breaking heat are being pointed to as factors for the high prices. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:28:43 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/04/a7c1f877-d31b-45fb-85d0-4b4f39a507d9/thumbnail/60x60/cf0c647955af449ca017d4d796552d0e/0804-7am-gasprices-kvc-2181340-640x360.jpg 197bbc6a-5b1c-4008-ad6e-b67cdc66d841 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-electric-flying-taxis-could-help-fight-climate-change/ Could electric flying taxis soon be a reality? German startup Lilium is betting on it, and tested its experimental jet in the skies over Spain this week. CBS News' Ian Lee has more from London. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:47:51 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/22/5ec79f92-bd5d-4f4f-bca4-723cf2c12ab4/thumbnail/60x60/3377252c17d81aca0d99736b28223861/cbsn-fusion-how-electric-flying-taxis-could-help-fight-climate-change-thumbnail-2146759-640x360.jpg b0b9d438-0f1e-4b3a-81b9-df71d178a611 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/federal-reserve-pushes-interest-rates-to-highest-point-since-2007/ The Federal Reserve pushed interest rates to the highest point since 2007 to combat inflation. Critics warn the hikes could lead to a recession. Nancy Cordes reports. Thu, 04 May 2023 00:14:06 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/05/03/59f64325-a5b7-49cd-83c5-cee48013b0ea/thumbnail/60x60/5b4c6f56e487bf66aed4835dcd51fe35/0503-en-cordes-1938635-640x360.jpg f92f02ac-ef47-4580-895c-6029cfab6069 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/a-former-card-skimmer-tells-his-story/ Former skimming "mechanic" Michael Perez reveals the tricks he used to compromise thousands of credit and debit cards, and how he now works as a security consultant to help law enforcement solve skimming crimes. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:47:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/04/24/1d06560a-daf4-449d-9812-cfe4a9bcd99c/thumbnail/60x60/bd5d955d9f7f0c39259869d97a433a3f/0424-cbsn-former-skimmer.jpg 93add523-52e4-4b81-820a-1a0ce0a65b60 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/card-skimming-scams-target-a-new-group-of-americans/ CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-Har Quraishi explains how card skimmers are evolving — and hitting some low-income Americans hardest. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:30:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/04/25/1f37726e-af0c-4ba3-aec2-6f5700348cc5/thumbnail/60x60/fa824bd65257945f619b6b23766db14f/skimmer0.jpg 8d3a3d26-9771-4c95-8ca7-eff2219a2f98 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gift-free-party-trend-inflation-economy/ Wall Street Journal consumer trend reporter Rachel Wolfe joined CBS News to discuss how uncertainty in the economy has led some party hosts to ask their guests leave the gifts at home. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:33:37 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/03/15/6f5ff119-29ee-4d6e-acc2-a7683c65e3b6/thumbnail/60x60/89bdcc951f538d168b8d9e57d7fd3773/cbsn-fusion-gift-free-party-trend-inflation-economy-thumbnail-1798416-640x360.jpg 98189d60-4829-4d34-b306-bfbca3c767fc https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sneaker-culture-resellers-decline-in-sales/ Chad Jones, co-founder of sneaker marketplace Another Lane, joins CBS News to to discuss how sneaker resellers are redefining sneaker culture. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:09:37 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/02/24/a9f9ad45-1ed6-4ca2-a7c1-9d4ba32abd89/thumbnail/60x60/b46c8894442d42455026f2dbefe51207/cbsn-fusion-sneaker-resellers-look-to-redefine-sneaker-culture-amid-recent-decline-in-sales-thumbnail-1744250-640x360.jpg 089f90a6-9b7f-4800-9270-7ca68a281cce https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fda-proposes-new-rules-for-plant-based-milks/ A new draft regulation from the FDA says that non-dairy milks can be branded as a "milk" product. It includes new nutritional labeling suggestions for the products. Good Food Institute's senior regulatory attorney Maddie Cohen joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what it would mean for consumers. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:35:30 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/02/24/be6ebaa5-f324-41bc-ba60-c9efd7ea3c37/thumbnail/60x60/bdc31685289d2158cd6b4dd2adb01ad8/cbsn-fusion-fda-proposes-new-rules-for-plant-based-milks-thumbnail-1743868-640x360.jpg a595e77f-2391-4327-9458-ea50d02d000b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tesla-recal-over-362000-vehicles-safety-full-self-driving/ Tesla is voluntarily recalling over 362,000 cars after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that the company's full self-driving beta system could cause crashes. Tesla announced that it will release an over-the-air software update. Bloomberg's Detroit bureau chief David Welch joins CBS News to discuss. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:59:50 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/02/17/0c6e2063-68ee-4186-9fb0-5851d82b37aa/thumbnail/60x60/f6d874ab331dcf3b3867a699e6fee8e3/cbsn-fusion-tesla-announced-that-it-is-voluntarily-recalling-over-362000-vehicles-amid-safety-report-thumbnail-1724376-640x360.jpg a75ed690-86f8-4f72-a33c-07a46bc125cf https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tips-for-taxpayers-as-filing-season-begins/ CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what people need to know for the 2023 tax season. More than 168 million individual tax returns are expected to be filed, with the vast majority coming before the April 18 tax deadline. Schlesinger discusses the best way to file, rules for deducting home office expenses, and child tax credit changes. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:43:06 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/01/26/ac6ef40d-7f01-4c1a-8d23-335fb4955442/thumbnail/60x60/fcf6cbe9900ed39d67cf4c8807a845c4/0126-cbsm-taxseason-schlesinger-1657675-640x360.jpg 42d3318b-069f-4b9d-83ff-7de06a0e96c0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/economy-lowering-inflation-remain-top-priorities-for-many-americans-cbs-news-poll-shows/ New CBS News polling shows the economy remains a major concern for many Americans. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins Anne-Marie Green and Jericka Duncan to break down how people feel about the state of the nation. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:09:31 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/01/09/dcc07477-00f9-4c33-9381-754e92ce21b0/thumbnail/60x60/2f137d6303f9bd12a80f44d9274024a1/cbsn-fusion-cbs-news-polling-economy-inflation-top-priority-for-americans-thumbnail-1608641-640x360.jpg 47365a9e-1d11-4459-b97d-c4ef6b171fe6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ideas-for-last-minute-christmas-gifts/ It's not too late for last-minute shoppers to find thoughtful Christmas presents for friends and loved ones. Insider editor Julia Pugachevsky joins "CBS News Mornings" with gift ideas that can still make it under the tree in time for the holiday. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:59:35 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/12/21/f1b5198b-4304-45a8-8c45-8a32837d3a71/thumbnail/60x60/941be50816171334f715ad1f45f8fe61/cbsn-fusion-ideas-for-last-minute-christmas-gifts-thumbnail-1564993-640x360.jpg ee6d72d7-18c9-4d37-aea0-3e21ad6dcd22 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/apple-expected-unveil-new-iphone/ Fifteen years after the first iPhone hit store shelves, Apple is expected to reveal its newest iPhone at its event this week. Dan Ackerman, senior managing editor for CNET, speaks to John Dickerson about what to expect from the potential announcement. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:41:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/09/07/f27f2e15-311f-41be-8e01-036a145e4b0e/thumbnail/60x60/b24aa4f062b77bed2df13974e0c20a49/cbsn-fusion-apple-expected-to-unveil-new-iphone-this-week-thumbnail-1264125-640x360.jpg 1bffa911-de8f-46f4-a6b4-dfed119360e4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mary-barra-general-motors-ceo-and-chair-reveals-new-electric-vehicle/ Mary Barra, the CEO and chair of General Motors, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the company's new electric Equinox, the future of the auto industry and how General Motors is handling inflation. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:38:33 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/09/08/727c821a-9b44-438a-a4df-80ce5e1451c1/thumbnail/60x60/9898f21b67c8e42061662c46ea695bb2/0908-cbsm-marybarra-1268554-640x360.jpg 8fbb5de4-4996-49e7-a0be-1eb7b28b13a9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/massive-disruptions-to-the-supply-chain-predicted-by-experts/ Just as retailers are starting to gear up for the holiday season, there are warnings of a possible nationwide shipping log jam. A shortage of rail workers is causing cargo to pile up once again in America's ports. Carter Evans reports from the port of Los Angeles, a key link in the U.S. supply chain. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 03:48:50 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/08/08/583a8c94-f75b-460f-bbfb-b7b8ad4ea03c/thumbnail/60x60/25f49fa1f3d9a7706da045f932b32764/0808-cbsmornings-portsandrails-1182216-640x360.jpg d487e256-1c9a-4bf9-9784-6d3ea1d5cd0f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inflation-and-julys-consumer-price-index/ The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 03:35:52 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/08/10/841d60d4-406a-4467-8de8-92fe11e3b164/thumbnail/60x60/058ca55dfadab3e2ad5348a3693b4011/0810-ctm-inflation-1188482-640x360.jpg 9b27374f-300a-4a64-bb0e-b1e78e978427