holidays

Later Easter Benefits April Sales, Data Shows

A late Easter drove more spending on clothes this April than last, but gas prices and the weak housing market continued to crimp Americans' spending on electronics and appliances, according to data out Wednesday from... more »

Area Stores Stock Up For Mother’s Day Rush

DANVILLE — A couple days are left to find the perfect Mother's Day gift and many businesses say shoppers have been buying."Most of them shop the day or two before or the day of," Jim... more »

Economy to be good to Moms

Mothers sacrifice a lot and put themselves last most of the year, but this coming Sunday is their day to come first.To reward them this year, Americans plan to pamper them by returning to spending... more »

Shop Local For Mother’s Day

Ah, Mother's Day. The day you give back to the woman who has given you so much. If you're interested in shopping local, we've put together a short list of unique gift items available from... more »

What Moms *Really* Want for Mother’s Day. No, It’s Not a Calculator or Can Opener

From handmade to store-bought, the Castro Valley Moms Council discuss the do's and don'ts on Mother's Day gifts. And don't forget, Mother's Day this year falls on May 8.Let's face it, finding the right gift... more »

Look Ma! No Candy

When filling Easter baskets for the youngsters in your life, don't limit yourself to chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and candy eggs.That's the advice from some Shoals retailers who have been busy the past few weeks... more »

Retailers Expect A Happy Easter

Even though Easter falls later on the calendar this year — April 24 — retailers are expecting to see sales hopping. Total Easter spending is expected to increase 13 percent to $14.7 billion this year,... more »

Kurt Adler To Launch New Line Of Beatles Yellow Submarine Collectible Ornaments

Kurt S. Adler—the leader in holiday decorations for 65 years—is proud and excited to announce a licensing agreement with Apple Corps Ltd. brokered by Live Nation Merchandise, The Beatles North American Licensing Agent. This new... more »