Looking for free shipping? Better hurry
Ordering your presents online this holiday season? Better hurry. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, nearly two-thirds of retailers say their standard shipping deadlines to ensure...
View ArticleShoppers behind on their holiday shopping, says survey
In a survey released today by the National Retail Federation, the average shopper has completed only 46.7 of their holiday shopping so far. That’s down from 47.1 percent last year, and marks a...
View ArticleFrugal ways unraveling? Consumer spending up, saving down
Have we given in to a pent-up desire to spend and buy? Have we quickly forgotten the frugal ways that we’ve learned during the Great Recession? Gary Coronado/Palm Beach Post Whatever the reason,...
View ArticleOnline retailers seeing rush of last-minute back-to-school shoppers
As the traditional back-to-school season nears its end, the National Retail Federation is seeing more consumers starting to shop online than they did last year. Alexandra De Castro, 12, and her...
View ArticleGift cards to increase in popularity this year, says NRF
The National Retail Federation has released a study finding that consumers will spend more on gift cards this holiday season than in 2009. AP photo. Last year, more consumers opted to buy discounted...
View ArticleSurvey says consumers will splurge a bit with their tax refunds
In another indication that consumers are feeling more buoyant about the economy, the National Retail Federation has released a survey showing that consumers are planning to spend a little more of their...
View ArticleHalloween back from the dead
By Bob Jagendorf under Creative Commons licenseZombies and vampires and ghosts, oh buy! The dead and undead are on the favorites list this year for adult Halloween costumes and even kids intend to get...
View ArticleShoppers spending less this holiday season, according to national retail group
By socialtag (Creative Commons license)Holiday shoppers will be spending less than last year, on average $704 on gifts and seasonal merchandise, the National Retail Federation reported. In its yearly...
View ArticleRecord gift buying expected for Valentine’s Day
By Beverly & Pack, used under Creative Commons license.Just two weeks left to decide how to show the one you love how much they mean, and this year we’re willing to plunk down a record $17.6...
View ArticlePlanning to buy Christmas gifts on sale?
By socialtagHoliday fun facts to get you ready for Black Friday week shopping: One-third of shoppers plan to buy all their gifts on sale, according to The NPD Group. Read the rest of this premium story...
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