holidays

NRF expects more than 165 million people will shop over Thanksgiving weekend

Retailers are preparing for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year with an estimated 165.3 million people likely to shop Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released by the... more »

Holiday shoppers plan to spend 4% more this year

Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,047.83 this holiday season, up 4% from the $1,007.24 they said they would spend last year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

ASTRA’s 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day is Nov. 9, 2019

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's (ASTRA) 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day brings together all parts of the independent toy industry to reach holiday toy buyers. ASTRA stated resources are available to retailers who... more »

One of a Kind Holiday Show returns to The Mart in December

One of a Kind Holiday Show returns to The Mart from Dec. 5-8, 2019, with more than 600 talented artists and makers. The One of a Kind Show, held two times per year in Chicago at... more »

NRF expects 2019 holiday retail sales to increase

The National Retail Federation (NRF) today said it expects holiday retail sales during November and December to increase between 3.8% and 4.2% over 2018 to a total of between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. The... more »

Christmasworld emphasizes holiday trends

The shopping season countdown has begun. At Christmasworld 2019, four worlds were showcased that described the four major trend scenarios for the up-coming festive season: Tender Festivities, Essential Ceremonies, Sweet Traditions and Luminous Celebrations.  What... more »

Holiday Gift Guide 2019

The holiday shopping season offers an ideal opportunity for retailers to highlight products, create experiences and provide solutions for consumers. Retailers also provide shoppers inspiration (and yes —spontaneous purchase options) for the ideal gift. These... more »

2019 Holiday Gift Ideas Retailing Between $30 and $50

These product finds may help you create an array of gift ideas and solutions for your customers this holiday shopping season. For more information on products seen here, visit our online Reader Service. Mud Pie Warm Wishes... more »