holidays

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 »

Retail Therapy: Local Businesses Have High Hopes for 2015

Fayetteville, NC - We're still off-the-Skibo-track this week, checking in with three more locally owned businesses about their experiences in 2014 and outlook for 2015.Without further ado:The business picture was brighter in 2014 at Dogwood... more »

Sue’s Views: Buy Local Message Isn’t Just for Christmas Anymore

So, the credit cards bills from the holiday shopping are starting to arrive and maybe you didn’t stick to your budget as well as you thought.Let me ask you, how much of the total bill... more »

Missoula Stores Report Strong Sales During Christmas season

Missoula, MT - Local businesses said Friday Missoula's Christmas shopping season was strong this year.Debby Barberio, manager of Butterfly Herbs, said the weeks leading up to the holiday included some record sales days."I think there's... more »

Small Business Saturday: Steady Flow of Customers Seen by Stores Across the Berkshires

Berkshires, MA - Despite sluggish traffic on North Street in Pittsfield for much of the day, much of the Berkshires saw a big turnout for Small Business Saturday — a holiday many politicians, storekeepers, local... more »

Small Businesses Employ Personal Touch to Attract Holiday Shoppers

Heflin, AL - While their customers are contemplating Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals, small businesses have already invited holiday season shopping with festive displays and open houses, some as early as the weekend after Halloween.Clara... more »