Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

Smart toys that function like chatbots are being marketed to parents as an alternative to screen time. Experts are raising red flags. 

An eight-year-old spice company was a cult favorite among chefs. Then sky-high fees on imports threatened everything.

Being featured in a list can mean the difference between a stellar sales year and a lackluster one.


The fact that it’s expanding, rather than shuttering, makes it an anomaly in a retail stretch pockmarked by vacancies. 

Step away from the fruitcake, and put down the novelty mug. Here are nine ideas to satisfy any gastronome on your shopping list.