holidays

Valentine’s Day and the Economy Rekindle Their Romance

The economy definitely is feeling the love this month as the annual "Hallmark Holiday" descends on consumers.According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, Valentine's Day spending will be up 11 percent from last... more »

Gift Shops Feeling The Love As Valentine’s Day Nears

The love, apparently, is back.Indications are growing that total consumer spending this Valentine's Day is going to be up nearly 7 percent over last year, with merchants divvying up a $15.7 billion heart-shaped financial pie."Having... more »

Valentine’s Day attracts copious amounts of chocolate sales for local shops

Chocolate, the former dietary bad-boy that mothers told daughters to stay away from, sneaks through the backdoor every Feb. 14. This Monday is no exception, when dieters deviate guiltlessly thanks to the romantic excuse called... more »

Consumers will spend more for Valentine’s Day this year, and nearly a fifth will shop online

E-retailers are expected to benefit as Cupid aims his arrows for Valentine's Day this year. According to a National Retail Federation survey of nearly 9,000 consumers, shoppers will spend an average of $116.21 on traditional... more »

Consumers will spread the love on Valentine’s Day

Hearts will be swelling this Valentine's Day, and so will cash registers. Consumers are expected to spend $116.21 apiece on merchandise for the holiday this year, an 11% jump over last year, according to an... more »

Retailers “satisfied ” with growth in Christmas sales

Ireland - Retailers in Dundalk have been left "satisfied overall" with the amount of sales they achieved over the Christmas season.Many shop owners awaited the season with apprehension, worried that the recession might damage sales,... more »

Hanukkah Tree Topper Introduced at AmericasMart

Atlanta, GA - One Life Products, Inc. becomes a first time exhibitor at AmericasMart to introduce their online product sensation, the Hanukkah Tree Topper™, the world's first patented Menorahment™. They will be exhibiting amongst the temporary... more »

Holiday sales good at Kingsburg shops

Now that the tinsel has finally settled, downtown Kingsburg merchants can evaluate their holiday sales. It was a very Merry Christmas, indeed, for Janice Borba, owner of Bling Queen Boutique. "Let's just say sales were... more »