holidays

Holiday shopping season kicks off more gradually

Indianapolis, IN - Call it a more gradual transition. One holiday is over and it's on to the next. Christmas merchandise is replacing the Halloween stuff but at a slower pace than years past. It's... more »

Gift for retailers

This Christmas, more retailers and shoppers are going to be humming the holiday tune Here Comes Santa Claus.The National Retail Federation predicts that 2010 holiday retail sales will increase by 2.3 percent from last year,... more »

Bazura Bags Expands Free Bonus Bag Program for the Holidays

Toronto, ON - In an effort to offer additional support to the Women's Co-Operative in the Philippines that makes their eco-friendly bags and accessories, Bazura Bags is  pleased to announce it has expanded its popular... more »

Summit’s Santa Claus Shop needs help to serve needy

Summit, NJ - The Santa Claus Shop will open its doors to area families, providing its 44th consecutive year of complimentary holiday shopping. The shop serves more than 500 low-income families and senior citizens from... more »

21st Annual Starlight Santa Event

Sutton, MA - On Friday evening November 5, 2010 Vaillancourt Folk Art will introduce the lowest numbers of the 2010 "Starlight Santa". Judi Vaillancourt will be in the gallery on Friday and Saturday to number... more »

Big retailers have Halloween, Christmas items out

From past experience, Kristine Zeleznik and her friend Carrie Van Buskirk expected to see Christmas items in most big box stores by the middle of October, but this year, they were surprised.Zeleznik, owner of Stone... more »

Check it out: Canterbury Gardens

The place: Canterbury GardensYou would think you just walked through a portal and into the North Pole after stepping inside the Canterbury Gardens Gift Shop in Escondido.This seasonal gift store sells elaborate décor, dishware and... more »

Spending Up for Halloween

Panama City, FL — Spending is expected to reach close to $6 billion this Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation.It's a welcome relief for retailers — who are still suffering from the worst economy... more »