Content about Christmas and holiday season

November 14, 2011
ShopperTrak outlines best days for consumers to score better shopping experiences

After releasing its report on days that retailers should expect a boost in sales, ShopperTrak has released a report that highlights 10 days that will give way to better customer experiences.

November 11, 2011
Conference Board survey finds holiday shoppers in frugal mood

U.S. households are expected to spend an average of $497 on gifts this holiday season, the Conference Board reported. Only 7% of consumers said they plan to spend more on holiday gifts this year, while approximately 49% plan on spending less than last year.

November 11, 2011
Holiday season 2011: Driving in-store traffic via mobile devices

With the holiday season fast approaching, there has been a significant amount of press coverage regarding the role mobile devices will play in driving retail sales this season. The consensus is that mobile devices are changing the shopping landscape, and that the 2011 holiday season will be the tipping point — the year that consumers widely integrate mobile devices into their shopping routine.

November 10, 2011
NRF survey: Return fraud to cost retailers $3.5 billion this holiday season

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual Return Fraud Survey, completed by loss-prevention executives at 103 retailers, the retail industry will lose an estimated $3.5 billion to return fraud this holiday season, down from $3.7 billion last year.

November 10, 2011
Walmart officially unveils Black Friday circular online

Walmart on Thursday officially released its Black Friday circular on its website and Facebook page to help families save money this holiday season, and will host shopping events as early as 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

November 9, 2011
Rite Aid reminds holiday shoppers — heartburn relief only an aisle away

Retailers are gearing up for the holiday seasons, and have every intent of coaxing their shoppers into filling a shopping cart, such as this one at a central Pennsylvania Rite Aid.

October 26, 2011
Deloitte survey: Consumers still spending on holidays despite economic concern

Despite concerns about the economy and rising household expenses, nearly 3-out-of-5 consumers (59%) will put aside economic worries and spend the same or more this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s 26th annual survey of holiday spending intentions and trends.

October 21, 2011
You better watch out: 'Flash robs' loom this holiday season

There's one trend that retailers should brace for this holiday season.

October 20, 2011
Lighting up sales during holiday season

Candles become a key general merchandise category later in the year — 35% of candle sales in the United States occur during the fourth quarter.

October 20, 2011
SymphonyIRI: Budget grinch will restrict most holiday spending

As many as 71% of consumers earning less than $100,000 per year are planning to trim back their spending this holiday season, according to new research, “Holiday Shopping 2011,” released Tuesday by SymphonyIRI Group.

October 19, 2011
More consumers to use mobile devices to comparison shop this holiday season

It looks like this year's holiday shoppers have a renewed focus on value and will comparison shop by utilizing smartphones, tablets and mobile applications to make purchasing decisions, according to the latest National Retail Federation survey.

October 6, 2011
NRF: Expect modest increase in holiday retail sales

The National Retail Federation described the 2011 holiday season as "average," projecting that holiday sales will rise 2.8% to $465.6 billion.

October 3, 2011
PriceGrabber: Almost half of Americans plan to spend less this holiday season

The state of the economy continues to impact consumers' holiday shopping decisions as many plan to spend less or the same this year.

September 26, 2011
Deloitte forecasts 2.5% to 3% increase in holiday sales

Retailers should expect small gains in 2011 holiday sales, according to a Deloitte forecast issued Monday.

September 22, 2011
Nielsen unveils consumer shopping intentions for 2011 holiday season

More than half of consumers plan to spend $500 or less this holiday season, according to Nielsen's fourth annual holiday shopping sales survey.

September 21, 2011
ShopperTrak: Holiday sales expected to be up, but foot traffic will drop

In the wake of several surveys projecting how shoppers will spend this holiday season, the latest study from ShopperTrak expects national retail sales to increase 3% during November and December, while foot traffic will drop 2.2%.

September 13, 2011
Survey: 27% of Americans to spend less during 2011 holiday season

More than a quarter of Americans expect to spend less during the holidays this year, according to a survey by American’s Research Group, Reuters reported.

January 27, 2011
NRF: Consumers will show love for spending this Valentine's Day

Retailers should expect a boost in sales this Valentine's Day, as total spending is projected to reach $15.7 billion among consumers ages 18 years and older, according to the National Retail Federation.

December 27, 2010
SpendingPulse: Holiday 2010 e-commerce up in double digits

Between Oct. 31 and Dec. 24, consumers spent more than $36.4 billion online — a 15.4% increase over 2009, according to SpendingPulse estimates.

December 23, 2010
ComScore reports 12% increase in holiday retail e-commerce spending

ComScore on Wednesday tabulated $28.4 billion in holiday season retail e-commerce spending for the first 49 days of the November/December 2010 holiday season. That marks a 12% increase versus the year-ago period.

December 14, 2010
NRF revises holiday forecast

With just days left before the holiday shopping season draws to a close, the National Retail Federation has increased its forecast as the economic environment gives way to increased consumer spending.

December 7, 2010
Retailers lure shoppers to greeting cards with signage

BROOKLYN, Ohio — Getting the most from the card category depends not only on the right merchandise, but also on the right merchandising. Outposting and signage can have a big impact on the department.


November 30, 2010
November sales at Fred's exceed expectations

Total sales and comparable-store sales both rose during the month of November for Fred's, the chain announced Tuesday.

November 29, 2010
Black Friday weekend: A boon for retail industry, NRF finds

This Black Friday weekend proved to be a help to retailers, as shopper traffic and spending both increased, the National Retail Federation said.

November 21, 2010
Survey: Mobile shoppers will account for 28% of holiday spending

Mobile shoppers will account for nearly one-third of the money spent this holiday season by...

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