holidays

Flowers a staple of Mother’s Day gifting

Orem -- This Sunday is Mother's Day. And no group of businesses knows that better than local garden shops, nurseries and big-box stores that have a large variety of flora on sale to brighten Mom's... more »

Mother’s Day spending expected to fall this year, but retailers say Southeast Texas sales are strong

Cambie Jenkins and Gina Savoie, two designers at Forever Yours Florist in Beaumont, expect to spend the next week knee-deep in twigs and flower petals. The two will be working extra hours to fill the... more »

Mom seen taking a hit on Mother’s Day

Chicago, IL - The economy is still in a recession and for the second consecutive year, Mom is taking a hit on Mother's Day.U.S. consumers will spend $123.89 on average on Mother's Day, down more... more »

Good Friday turns into good retail day

Shoppers turned out en masse on Good Friday, despite predictions that consumers would spend less on Easter shopping this year.The National Retail Federation projected Americans would spend an average of about $116 on Easter items... more »

Retailers bank on longer selling season for Easter

Franklin—Even the Easter Bunny is scaling back because of the economy.Americans are cutting spending on holiday candy, gifts, food and decorations, according to the National Retail Federation's 2009 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey.Locally, gift... more »

Artists have luck o’ the Irish

Two local artists have spun lifelong passions into successful business enterprises and, this St. Patrick's Day, both have special reason to praise the luck of the Irish.When Susan Hettrich-Makoczy gave up her career as a... more »

Shops with heart cater to keeping consciences clear

Because it's Valentine's Day, Store Gazing decided to go to the heart of the matter: Bravery Hearts and Heart On Your Sleeve, two shops that are destination points.Bravery Hearts, at 242 Brooke Ave. between Lawrence... more »

Cupids keep on shopping

Love has no awareness of a recession, at least when it comes to Valentine's Day. According to local business owners, local Cupids this year have been spending as much, if not more in some cases,... more »