Spending on snacks, underwear, small liquor bottles and flights are just some of the odder economic measures that are used to determine the health of the economy.

The proposal states that the sale of alcohol bottles of 100 milliliters or less “can have detrimental impacts on the health and well-being of Boston residents and neighborhoods.” ...

Fireball Cinnamon and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky aren't the same thing, but look so similar that people are confusing the two, leading to a class-action lawsuit.

Officials in Boston are considering a ban. In Rhode Island, after a ban failed to pass, a bottle-refund program is being proposed that would place a 10-cent charge on the miniature bottles.

Increasing sales in small liquor bottles Increased sales of miniature liquor bottles, often referred to as “airplane bottles” or “nips,” may be a sign that consumers are trying to cut costs.

Increasing sales in small liquor bottles Increased sales of miniature liquor bottles, often referred to as “airplane bottles” or “nips,” may be a sign that consumers are trying to cut costs.