holiday sales

Post-Christmas shopping outlook a mixed bag

The day after Christmas marks the beginning of retailers' week-long last hurrah before this year's shopping season ends. Aside from scouring the post-Christmas sales, shoppers are headed to stores for three types of transactions: gift... more »

Last call for Christmas

Onslow County shoppers took advantage of the last weekend before Christmas to check the last items off their gift lists.Julie Bell-Voorhees, the owner of Bumblebee Market in Surf City, said she had noticed that closer... more »

White out dampens shoppers’ outing

It's less than a week until Christmas, a time when shoppers are wondering how low prices will go -- and retailers are wondering how deep consumers will reach into their pockets.Two-thirds of shoppers have yet... more »

Shop Talk: Retailers pulling out the stops for procrastinators

Procrastination seems to be mixed in with the cold holiday air these days.I have not yet determined what cookie I'm baking for my friend's holiday party, cleaned my house so it will be presentable when... more »

Retailers hope season’s sales will save 2009

Local retailers have been busy so far, but many are expecting a flood of shoppers during the eight days before Christmas. Store managers are hoping that shoppers enchanted by the holiday mood will help shore... more »

Holiday-hungry retailers go in for Socialized selling

When the retail going gets tough, the tough tweet.Retailers have waded deeper and deeper into social media in recent years, going viral to reveal a bit of personality or simply pump promotions.Yet this year's holiday... more »

Shop local movement picks up steam in Merrimack Valley

North Andover — For years, the phrase "Think global, act local" has been associated with the environmental movement.Activists proclaimed that if people helped the environment in their own backyards, they would in turn be helping... more »

Niche businesses angle for more holiday sales

'Tis the season to do some business.It's the time of year that some East Texans look forward to as the season when their niche businesses shine as they help shoppers celebrate the holidays just right.Some... more »