holidays

Four Tips for a Holiday Strategy

If you're like most retailers, you depend heavily on holiday to generate the bulk of your sales for the year. So it needs to be a good season.To make the most of your holiday, it... more »

Flower shops’ business blooms for Mother’s Day

Florists are traditionally busy just before Mother's Day, and those in the Plymouth area are no exception."Pretty much anybody who comes in the store today is going to be a Mother's Day shopper," Sarah Klatt,... more »

Flower shop notes surge in Mother’s Day spending

Michigan — Mothers Day is expected to bring a big boost to the economy.According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, this year people are likely to spend more money on mom compared... more »

More being spent on mothers this year

South Carolina — Mother's Day shoppers this year are still skipping the diamonds, but they're back to buying roses as consumers creak open their wallets. An economic recovery - while still weak - is giving... more »

Most say it with flowers

Whether it's burnt toast in bed from your kids or a beautiful spring bouquet from your spouse, Mother's Day gifts are important and the weak economy won't have a big impact, local retailers say.Florists, restaurants,... more »

Easter, longer month increase March retail sales

Increased mall traffic and strong consumer interest in seasonal Easter items bolstered March sales, according to a well-known economic indicator released Tuesday.The Johnson Redbook Retail Sales Index for March rose an average 3.9 percent compared... more »

Retail experts see increase in Easter sales this year

Got peeps? How about chocolate bunnies, or Cadbury eggs?Easter, a Christian holiday that marks new life and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is an end to the long winter. And Easter celebrations - both religious... more »

NobleWorks Does Christmas

Christmas just got merrier this year with the introduction of NobleWorks' new line of humorous holiday cards. Ranging from very funny to very naughty, these Christmas cards are far from traditional!Highlights of NobleWorks' 2010 Christmas... more »