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Savvy Holiday Planning

There is always hype around Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, but it can’t be denied that Christmas lists and holiday shopping begin well before the Thanksgiving turkey has been carved. A recent NRF consumer survey reveals that more than 37 percent of shoppers plan to have some holiday shopping completed before Halloween. And retailers [...]

Slow But Sure Layaway Sales

Carrying Christmas and holiday merchandise won’t be the only requirement for keeping merry customers and ensuring holiday profits this year. It’s true that wholesalers and the retailers they supply have been stocking shelves earlier and earlier each year, chasing the estimated $450 billion in holiday spending. However, since experiencing economic turmoil, increasing gas prices, and [...]

Free Shipping Day

Whether you want to believe it or not, the holiday season is right around the corner. While Black Friday used to be the retail highlight of the season, a new development in retail history is taking its place: Free Shipping Day. First promoted in 2008, Free Shipping Day extends the holiday shopping season for online [...]

Sales at Retailers Up Again as Shoppers Seek Post-Holiday Bargains

High sales activity from Christmas continues as buyers sniff out reduced-price offerings.

Shoppers Going the Cash Route This Year, Shunning Credit Cards for Christmas Purchases

With the economy still crunching some folks, more consumers are paying cash for gifts and sticking to a budget.

Online Christmas Retail Sales May Hit Pre-Recession Levels

Numerous analysts see positive news as shoppers get more comfortable going online for purchases.

Forecast: Holiday E-Commerce Spending Set To Jump Over Last Year

Research firm sees consumers as more willing to go online and spend this Christmas season. The question is, are retailers ready?

Report: Holiday Shoppers Will Be ‘Less Cheap’ This Year

Although consumers are not convinced the worst is over, published reports say many will be giving gifts that people ‘want’ rather than ‘need’

NRF: Things Looking Up for Holiday Shopping

Consumers will return to the stores this holiday season despite the ongoing gloom & doom. Research finds they’re ready to spend again.

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