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Local stores report successful holiday sales season
The National Retail Federation originally estimated holiday retail sales would grow by 2.3 percent this year. But the experts weren't even close.Retailers are reporting their best holiday season in 5 years reporting a 5.5% growth."I... more »
Shoppers return to the stores after brief interruption by Ol’ Man Winter
Blizzards have a way of obliterating store revenue, but the minute forecasters say it's OK to travel, shoppers find their way back to the aisles. Fierce winds and snow forced malls, department stores and boutiques... more »
Store owners say shoppers happy, ready to spend
Even the overflow parking lots were full at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon on Sunday as post-holiday shoppers hit the stores, still hungry for bargains.Liz Perkovich, the outlets' assistant general manager, didn't have... more »
Bustle & Flow: Shoppers fill stores for sales and returns after holiday
Bearing gift cards and Christmas money — or that gift that just wasn't quite right — thousands of shoppers were back in the stores the day after Christmas.Shoppers on Sunday at the South Plains Mall... more »
Gift-card sales rise after falling for two years
The gift card is back. For the first time since the economic downturn began, sales of gift cards are slated to rise this holiday season amid a broader resurgence in consumer spending. That is expected... more »
Retail spending: High street sales frenzy goes on
Hundreds of thousands of shoppers hit the high street yesterday as major stores and retailers had a bumper day in the Christmas sales.Queues formed well before dawn for bank holiday clearances. Customers were looking to... more »
GV gift shop Jordanwood plans to close storefront
Jordanwood, a downtown Grass Valley business specializing in gifts and home decor from Europe and various foreign countries, will be closing its storefront.Husband-wife team John Johnson and Deanna Jordanwood announced they'll close their Mill Street... more »
Gift Cards a Big Hit for Christmas
Last Thursday and Friday it was time to buy. Now, it's time to cash in those gift cards and return that pair of socks grandma bought for you.Things have trickled down a little, as the... more »
Retail Sales Rebound, Beating Forecasts
Americans are splurging as though it's 2007 again.Shoppers spent more money this holiday season than even before the recession, according to preliminary retail data released on Monday.After a 6 percent free fall in 2008 and... more »
Shoppers take advantage of post-Christmas sales
Santa Cruz -- The crowds rolled back into stores Sunday, the gift cards, Christmas cash and to-be-swapped gifts burning holes in their pockets.Capitola Mall was swamped with shoppers after a one-day lull, and most stores... more »
Local retailers expect heavy traffic
St. George - Local retailers are hoping for strong post-Christmas traffic beginning today as many customers are expected to exchange items, use gift cards and take advantage of aggressive discounts at local shops."It's one of... more »
Alexx, Inc Introduces NBA Team-Identified Finders Key Purse at Lakers Game
Los Angeles, CA -- Alexx, Inc. and the NBA will offer new NBA and WNBA team-identified purse accessories targeted to the female fan. Alexx, Inc., makers of high quality, practical purse accessories, will debut their... more »
