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Consumers are getting a jump start on the holiday shopping season, but with the economy still weighing heavily on their minds, they're keeping a conservative approach when it comes to their gift-giving budgets.

This could be the worst advice you ever receive, depending on what you do with it.

Here's another good sign for the economy; the retail market in New Jersey is starting to grow.

The calendar indicates we're still in September, but according to retailers, it's the holiday season.

If you're out of work, the retail industry may be the way to go.

They put in their time in college, they graduate and unfortunately, Generation Y is having a tough time finding jobs in their respective fields, so many of them are settling on low-paying work in the retail and service sectors.

Self-checkout lanes are becoming increasingly popular in stores. They're convenient for shoppers, but they're also convenient for thieves to steal.

Last week, American Express, InComm and Blackhawk Network all announced plans to no longer operate in New Jersey, rather than comply with the law that lets the State of New Jersey seize the value of unredeemed gift cards after just two years.

This week kicks off the, "Super Bowl" of retailing, the annual holiday shopping season. What do merchants expect from you, the consumer?