holidays

U.S. 2009 holiday sales seen up 1-2 pct – ICSC

San Francisco, CA - The 2009 U.S. holiday season is likely to be "a lot better" than last year, with sales rising about 1 percent to 2 percent, according to research from the International Council... more »

Cristina Saralegui and Midwest-CBK Debut Exclusive, New Casa Cristina™ Lighting Collection at Las Vegas Market

Cannon Falls, MN – Midwest-CBK, leading designer and manufacturer of CBK home accents and gifts, Colonial Candle home fragrance and candles, and Seasons of Cannon Falls holiday and seasonal gifts and décor, today introduces the... more »

“HOT” Gifts for Christmas

Chico Chihuahua is seeking distributors to its new line of "hot" gifts this Christmas.The popular Mexican Internet Cartoon Character Chico Chihuahua, launched last year in English and Spanish with animated e-cards, daily comics and more,... more »

Retailers upbeat as sales top projections

Spokesmen for several Valley department stores reported a decrease in sales during the second quarter, when compared to 2008, but said the numbers weren't as bad as they expected.They also said the number of shoppers... more »

American Consumers Plan for a Merry and Bright 2009 Holiday Season

American consumers plan to enter this year's holiday season more hopeful, resulting in consumer confidence to selectively open their wallets wider than the 2008 holiday season, according to new research from Information Resources, Inc. However,... more »

Early holiday: Retailers feel the pressure to jump-start the holiday selling season

Call it a collision of the seasons -- Christmas meets the sultry days of August.Pam Gaylor didn't hide her shock. She walked past the Christmas holiday get-up at Sears, situated diagonally from several five-piece patio... more »

Retailers cautiously placing inventory orders for holidays

Manatee — Back-to-school sales are still under way but retailers are already looking ahead to another big season — holiday sales. 'Tis the season for ordering fourth-quarter inventory and retailers are looking at merchandise with... more »

Tax holiday big success

Mississippi retailers are reporting big business from the state's first sales tax holiday, including stores and restaurants not eligible to participate in the two-day event.Meanwhile, supporters are talking about the possibility of a three-day event... more »