holidays

Sports gear, gift cards popular presents for local dads

Father's Day for 19-year-old Stephen Brown is important because it allows him and his siblings to show why Dad is one of the people he admires."We get to celebrate the person we all look up... more »

Father’s Day is big business regardless of downturn

Despite the recession, dads can still expect dinner and neckties for Father's Day.According to a National Retail Federation survey, Americans are expected to spend an average of $90.89 on gifts for dad this year, down... more »

A day of solemnity… a weekend of spending

Tourism officials said this Memorial Day weekend was brighter than expected, and not just because of the sunny weather. The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau predicted a 2 percent increase in out-of-town visitors and... more »

Show mom love: mommy vs. the economy

Frugal-minded consumers may skip eating or might hold onto that car a little longer, but retailers are hoping they won't go cheap when it comes to Mom.Local gift shops, florists and eateries are heading into... more »

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 »