Easter

NRF predicts consumers to spend $23.6 billion on Easter

Consumers plan to spend a total of $23.6 billion on Easter this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is above last year’s... more »

2024 Easter spending expected to top $22B

Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total figure is the second-highest in the survey’s history,... more »

Easter spending expected to be second highest in NRF history

Easter spending is expected to total $18.2 billion this year, almost on par from a record $18.4 billion in 2017 but still the second-highest level on record, according to the annual survey released this week... more »

Easter Season Keeps Ashworth Chocolates Busy

South Tampa, FL - Easter is the second busiest holiday of the year — second only to Christmas — for those who practice the dark and delicious art of chocolate making.Steven Ashworth is the owner,... more »

Yankee Candle and Just Born Debut New PEEPS Marshmallow Chicks Candle For Easter 2014

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of its exclusively-licensed PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks collector’s edition candle. This new scent evokes the fragrance of the beloved spring... more »

Aurora Brings Beauty of Spring Season to Retail

Via its brand new spring-themed catalog, plush toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World, Inc. (www.auroragift.com) offers more than 180 plush products highlighted by fresh new designs, fabulous materials, extensions of best-selling lines and extensive programs... more »

Small Businesses Hopeful of Strong Easter Sales

Small retailers are reporting a mixed bag of conditions in the lead-up to Easter. Some businesses like bakeries are hopeful of better sales this year as Easter does not coincide with school holidays, which means... more »

Retailers Thank Easter Bunny: Spending to Rise 11%

New York, NY - Retailers will likely have a Happy Easter as Americans are expected to spend more on candy, flowers and little trinkets to celebrate the holiday, according to the results of a recent... more »