holidays

9 Things to Do Now For Small Business Holiday Success

Walking around my neighborhood, I see many houses already decorated with ghosts, goblins, and jack-o-lanterns.As a small-business owner, these Halloween decorations serve as a reminder to me that the holiday season already has arrived.For many... more »

Hand-Fashioned Ornaments

"Queen Beez" glass ornaments from Jootz LLC are hand-painted and -decorated, using feathers, beads, ribbons, faux fur, and other whimsical materials. Introduced to retailers nationally at the 2013 NY International Gift Fair, the line is... more »

Burr Ridge Retailers Enjoyed Healthy Holiday Sales

Burr Ridge, IL - This holiday season seems to have been a happy one for local retailers.While it will be a while before true sales statistics are computed, area retailers report business was up this... more »

Sacramento Small Businesses Saw Boost In Sales Over Holiday Season

Sacramento, CA - Small businesses in midtown Sacramento are celebrating a boost in their bottom lines thanks to the holidays, whose numbers showed business was booming.The first local campaign of keeping green on the grid... more »

National Retail Sales up 2.5 Percent in Holiday Season

Extended shopping hours and big sales helped retailers overcome a sluggish start to the holiday season and post strong sales during the final shopping days of the year. National retail sales and shopper traffic increased... more »

Armonk Merchants Pleased With Holiday Sales

Armonk, NY - Merchants on Main Street in Armonk, abuzz with activity for construction of Armonk Square, were buoyed by spirited sales during the Christmas season in North Castle. "This was my first holiday season... more »

Area Retailers Happy With Holiday Results

Plymouth, MI - While various businesses experienced a variety of levels of success, there's a general feeling among Plymouth retailers that the 2012 holiday shopping season was a success.Many of the area retailers either matched... more »

Holiday Shopping Worth Celebrating

Denton, TX - Who would have thought colorful LED finger lights at $2.75 would be so popular during the holidays? "We always have one thing that flies off the floor, and last year it was... more »