holidays

2023 holiday spending to reach record levels

Holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022 to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).... more »

Consumers to spend nearly $900 this holiday season

Those celebrating the winter holidays expect to spend $875 on average on gifts, decorations, food and other key seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s latest consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights &... more »

Most Wanted List for toys kicks off 2023 holiday season

Toys, Tots, Pets & More (TTPM), a product reviewer for toys, baby gear and pet gear, unveiled its Most Wanted List of the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season at its annual TTPM 2023... more »

Mobile boutique debuts with holiday presence, fresh Christmas trees

Joshua Tree, California, is a great place to visit in the winter — mild temperatures, stunning landscapes, desert flora and fauna, and the unique and distinctive Joshua Tree. The one thing it was missing was... more »

Making spirits bright: Occasionette shines with holiday displays

If there's one person who outdoes Santa Claus in their holiday planning, it’s Sara Villari. Villari founded Occasionette in 2013 in South Philadelphia when... more »

Eid Creations brings Ramadan, Eid partyware to untapped market

As seen in Holiday Shop 2023 To act as a pioneer in an underrepresented marketplace is no easy feat, but Eid Creations has helped to create a more inclusive retail space by doing just that.... more »

Selling Christmas: 20 tips to drive Q4 sales

While the 2022 holiday season fell short of the forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF), the news was not all bad. A letter to Santa station was a popular part... more »

Old World Christmas introduces 3 licensing partnerships

Old World Christmas introduced three new licensing partnerships for the creation of hand-blown glass ornaments. The World of Peter Rabbit, ICEE & SLUSH PUPPiE and Dungeons & Dragons will each have a line of delicately... more »