holidays
Procrastination seems to be mixed in with the cold holiday air these days.I have not yet determined what cookie I'm baking for my friend's holiday party, cleaned my house so it will be presentable when...
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Local retailers have been busy so far, but many are expecting a flood of shoppers during the eight days before Christmas. Store managers are hoping that shoppers enchanted by the holiday mood will help shore...
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When the retail going gets tough, the tough tweet.Retailers have waded deeper and deeper into social media in recent years, going viral to reveal a bit of personality or simply pump promotions.Yet this year's holiday...
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North Andover — For years, the phrase "Think global, act local" has been associated with the environmental movement.Activists proclaimed that if people helped the environment in their own backyards, they would in turn be helping...
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'Tis the season to do some business.It's the time of year that some East Texans look forward to as the season when their niche businesses shine as they help shoppers celebrate the holidays just right.Some...
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New York — Mall traffic rose this past weekend as retailers increased their use of promotions to attract cash-strapped shoppers looking for holiday bargains, an analyst said Monday.Wedbush analyst Mark Benson said there was an...
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Christmas shoppers have less than two weeks to find the perfect gifts for friends and family, and several north country gift stores said they've had a strong holiday season so far."We had a really busy...
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Danville retailers hope increased traffic and sales stemming from Black Friday weekend will continue through the rest of the holiday shopping season. Belk in Piedmont Mall opened at 4 a.m. on Black Friday for the...
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