holidays

Thanksgiving weekend shopping brings big in-store and online crowds, according to NRF survey

Thanksgiving weekend shopping brings bi in-store and online crowds, according to NRF surveyHoliday shoppers were on their feet and online early over the Thanksgiving weekend as millions of people grabbed their friends and family and... more »

Yelp finds 64 percent of Americans plan to shop local this holiday

Yelp, the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, announced the results of a survey predicting how Americans will spend their money with independent retailers this holiday season. The survey found that 64 percent of... more »

NRF survey: 57 percent of holiday shoppers already making dents

It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year and holiday shoppers wasted no time jumping on exclusive holiday offerings from retailers thus far. According to the National Retail Federation’s Consumer Holiday Spending Survey conducted... more »

National Retail Federation survey shows consumers eager for digital holiday

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for millions of Americans. According to the National Retail Federation’s Holiday Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, consumers celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and/or Kwanzaa will... more »

Jayden Star launches new program to boost holiday sales

After months of planning, Jayden Star has launched a top-of-counter program to enhance holiday add-on sales for retailers nationwide. “This program is going to be an integral part of making our customers successful during the... more »

National Retail Federation releases Retail Holiday Planning Playbook

The inaugural 2015 Retail Holiday Planning Playbook is the retailer’s guide to key questions and issues around the upcoming holiday season. The 2014 holiday season rang up a hefty $616.1 billion in U.S. sales, 4 percent... more »

LA Mart to showcase multiple new holiday showrooms and brands

Buying for the important holiday season has become that much easier now that numerous major lines and collections are calling the LA Mart home through new showrooms or expansions. Katherine’s Collection, Zizi, Melrose International, Vickerman,... more »

Urban Expositions releases Orlando Gift Show highlights

The summer edition of the Orlando Gift Show and Orlando Cash & Carry Show at the Orange County Convention Center's West Concourse (Hall WD2) is slated for Aug. 8-10. Located in the center of the... more »