holiday sales

Flower shop notes surge in Mother’s Day spending

Michigan — Mothers Day is expected to bring a big boost to the economy.According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, this year people are likely to spend more money on mom compared... more »

More being spent on mothers this year

South Carolina — Mother's Day shoppers this year are still skipping the diamonds, but they're back to buying roses as consumers creak open their wallets. An economic recovery - while still weak - is giving... more »

Most say it with flowers

Whether it's burnt toast in bed from your kids or a beautiful spring bouquet from your spouse, Mother's Day gifts are important and the weak economy won't have a big impact, local retailers say.Florists, restaurants,... more »

Chocolate and flower shops busy for Valentine’s Day

Procrastinating romantics were out in full force Saturday, using the final day before Valentine's Day to pick out the perfect gifts to please their sweethearts."Valentine's Day is a last-minute holiday," said Gayle Harte, owner of... more »

Snow cools Valentine passion

Salisbury -- Love. Say it with flowers, chocolates, wine, and, in a trend of achy backs from snow shoveling, a massage. But say it, with Valentine's Day gifts from area shops that specialize in tokens... more »

Floral industry sees boost on Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air this Valentine's Day. And some Michiana retailers are cashing in on romance. Despite the economy, showing your sweetheart you care is still a top priority."It's not last minute; I got... more »

Valentine’s a sweet time for shops

Vienna - With Valentine's Day approaching, area chocolate shops and florists experienced a jump in sales the past week.Holl's Chocolates prepared thousands of online orders to be shipped this week and sold hundreds more at... more »

How did local shops fare during the holidays?

Nationally, the holiday shopping season was a lot better in 2009 than the previous year. According to Reuters, "SpendingPulse, a unit of MasterCard Advisors, showed retail sales rose 3.6 percent in the period from Nov.... more »