With Christmas a little more than a week away, many stores are finding themselves in the same predicament as in recent years: waiting for those last-minute shoppers who seem to be procrastinating even more than a year ago.

Chrysler LLC says it's pleased with sales of its new minivans, but there are signs that the vehicles — crucial to Chrysler's success — aren't doing as well as the company had hoped.

China may be Santa’s global workshop, but when it comes to buying playthings for their own children, Chinese families who can afford it opt for foreign-brand toys.

Emboldened by the surging value of their "loonie," Canadians are combing the Internet for potential bargains in the U.S. housing market.