holidays

Retailers Ready for the Holiday Rush

Ontario County, NY - Sure, Thanksgiving is just 11 days away. But if you think it's too early to talk about holiday shopping — and there are 41 shopping days until Christmas — think again.Although... more »

It’s Christmas in July with Byers’ Choice Mid-Year Launches

Bucks County, PA - While it may be the middle of summer, workers at Byers' Choice, Ltd.— makers of the handcrafted Caroler® figurines—are busy getting ready for Christmas as the company debuts its latest additions... more »

Is early Christmas shopping ‘humbug’ or ‘happy holidays’?

Temperatures in the Yakima Valley soared into the 90s last week.But that doesn't mean it's too hot to shop for the holidays.This month, retailers Target and Toys "R" Us will be offering Black Friday-like sales,... more »

‘Tis the Season for Holiday, Floral and Home Décor Merchandise at July’s AmericasMart Market

Atlanta, GA – AmericasMart opens the door to the world's largest and most integrated product collection of holiday, floral and home décor product at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market July 13 -... more »

Christmasworld 2012: Over 90% of exhibition space already booked

All key players to take partAlthough there is still a good six months to go before the next Christmasworld opens its doors to the international event and decoration sector, exhibitors and visitors should make a... more »

Father’s Day shopping, spending on the rise

Despite an economy that still has many watching their wallets, consumers plan to spend more money celebrating Father's Day this year than they have in recent years, according to a National Retail Federation survey.The trade... more »

National Mother’s Day Retail Sales Increase 5.8 Percent Over 2010

CHICAGO, Ill. — Shoppers cautiously returned to stores this weekend, boosting national retail sales and continuing year-over-year increases.According to ShopperTrak, the world's premier provider of store traffic-based information and shopper conversion analytics, national retail sales... more »

Holiday & Home Expo To Offer Best Looks For Spring/Holiday

DALLAS – Holiday & Home Expo®, the nation's only tradeshow devoted exclusively to permanent floral, seasonal décor and related decorative accessories, is set for June 22-28, 2011 at Dallas Market Center, the world's most complete... more »