consumer spending

Local shops offer unique gift options for last minute shoppers

Louisville, KY - The countdown to Christmas is on and with just a few days to go, that means you're running out of time to shop. But there is good news for you procrastinators. WAVE... more »

Study: Holiday Shopping Habits Become Greener

Consumers are increasingly putting plastic shopping bags and nongreen wrapping items on their naughty list, according to Deloitte's 2008 Annual Holiday Survey.Nearly half of the 13,000 consumers polled said they'd be willing to pay more... more »

Average Person Has Completed Far Less Holiday Shopping Than in Previous Years, According to NRF

Washington, DC – With five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, the holidays are sneaking up on shoppers more than usual. According to NRF's 2008 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by... more »

Specialty stores get holiday gift: Sales aren’t that bad

Christmas is a big deal for Lin Hanzelko, who owns a specialty toy shop in Lake Mary. But this year, she stocked fewer items at her store, Timmy's Toy Chest, not knowing if the jittery... more »

Analysts Expect More Discounts as Christmas Nears

Milwaukee (AP) -- The clock is winding down on what could be one of the worst holiday shopping seasons in decades and recession-hit shoppers are finally starting to feel some pressure to spend.But toy stores,... more »

Late Black Friday, Shorter Holiday Season Impact November Retail Sales, According to NRF

Washington, DC – While shoppers were out and about Black Friday weekend, they kept their pennies to themselves the rest of the month with November retail sales showing continued consumer restraint. According to the National... more »

Local retailers: Holiday shopping has been steady

Bowling Green, KY—The outlook was bleak, but local retail sales have been steady since the holiday shopping season officially began last week.Even though national retail sales tumbled in November due to the slumping economy, several... more »

Black Friday Not Black Enough

For most of the smaller retail merchants in Alexandria, Belle View Shopping Center and Hollin Hall Shopping Center "Black Friday" was not nearly as bleak as many had expected. However, it was nothing to cheer... more »