holidays

Holiday shoppers spending more, yet caution reigns

Although a light rain and cool temperatures put a damper on the last weekend shopping day before Christmas, the upsurge in retail sales this season has already brought some early gifts to the local economy.Retail... more »

Christmas bringing Midlands shoppers to stores

Pre-Christmas shoppers were out Sunday scooping up everything from Blue Sky paintings worth thousands of dollars to iPods starting at $229 to cuddly Santa Bears that cost $24.99. "This is a one-stop place," a pleased... more »

Holiday Retail Numbers Look Good

With just days to go in the holiday shopping season, the Lansing Mall has nothing but good news to report when it comes to this season's shopper turnout. Overall the mall says it's seen some... more »

Gift shop teaches the joy of giving

Woodstock, ON - One little girl said she wanted to buy a present for her mom and dad because they work so hard.A little boy wanted to get his grandpa something to do with golf... more »

Retailer provides last-minute holiday shopping help

Christmas shoppers who have waited until the last minute to do their shopping can rest easy. While most retail stores see an increase in holiday shopping the week before Christmas, shoppers shouldn't hesitate to get... more »

Cristina Saralegui and Midwest-CBK Partner to Develop New, Exclusive Holiday Collection for Casa Cristina™

Cannon Falls, MN - Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer renowned for its design, style and sparkle, announces it is exclusively partnering with Emmy award-winning journalist Cristina Saralegui to develop her first designer holiday collection of... more »

Black Friday Deals Come Downtown

While the deals didn't start at 4 a.m. in downtown Port Jefferson, savvy shoppers opted for a less crowded shopping experience on Black Friday.Local businesses opened their doors the day after Thanksgiving for the kickoff... more »

Array of weekend deals overshadows Black Friday

It wasn't so much Black Friday that had both retailers and consumers enthused as it was a Black Thanksgiving weekend.Attracted by a whirlwind of deals and discounts, holiday shoppers turned out in force at stores... more »