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Kale Chips Recalled Over Thallium After California Probe

About 25,000 bags of kale chips have been recalled across the United States after laboratory tests found thallium, a toxic metal, in several varieties, according to the US Food and…

ReportRig.com November 5, 2026

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LIFESTYLE

US Holiday Retail Sales Tipped to Grow 5.2% to $1.08T

Holiday spending is proving resilient despite affordability pressures, with EY-Parthenon forecasting a 5.2% rise in US retail sales during the November–December holiday season — the strongest sales growth in five…

ReportRig.com November 5, 2026

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LIFESTYLE

Canadian Holiday Budgets Shrink 14% to $1,305: Deloitte

Canadians are spending with caution this holiday season. Deloitte's 2026 Holiday Retail Outlook finds planned holiday spending down 14% from last year, with the average planned spend across listed categories…

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LIFESTYLE

US Households to Spend $1,654 on Holidays, Deloitte Says

The average American household expects to spend $1,654 over the 2026 holiday season, up 4% from 2025, according to Deloitte's 2026 holiday retail survey of 4,000 US consumers — and…

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LIFESTYLE

Holiday Shoppers Put Tradition First Despite Money Worries

Americans are not cancelling Christmas over money worries — but they are borrowing to pay for it. The ICSC's 2026 Holiday Intentions Survey finds consumers prioritising holiday purchases and experiences…

ReportRig.com November 5, 2026