• “My wife, like many women, actually likes wrapping things. If she gives you a gift that requires batteries, she wraps the batteries separately, which to me is very close to being a symptom of mental illness.” — Dave Barry
• “Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall.
Tampa's Hyde Park Village brings the charm to holiday shopping
First things first: Hyde Park Village is no shopping mall. And you couldn't rightly call the sprawling outdoor stretch of stores and restaurants across six city blocks a shopping center, either.
For fun, visitors can pour their own candles at The Candle Pour, learn to make Chicken Piperade at a Sur la Table class, create their own dessert treats at Cake Drip or do dinner and a movie at Cinebistro.
Amazon touts record sales over holiday shopping weekend
Amazon said Wednesday it rang up record-breaking sales in the five-day period beginning Thanksgiving Day and ending on Cyber Monday, adding to what has been a strong showing for many retailers so far this holiday shopping season.
The company said the holiday shopping weekend was its "biggest ever," with consumers snapping up hundreds of millions of products during the period. Apple AirPods and Amazon-branded devices such as Echo Dot smart speakers and Fire TV streaming sticks were among the top-selling items.
Q&A: 'Tis the Season for Shipping and Shopping
A: Inflation is top of mind for consumers during this holiday season. Rising interest rates are pinching household budgets and high energy costs will force Americans to pay more to heat their homes this winter.
The holiday shopping season serves as the meat and potatoes for small businesses and retailers in communities across the country. The National Retail Federation estimates holiday sales will increase up to eight percent from last year, reaching as much as $960 billion during November and December.
Shopping local with ‘Spots on the Fox’ | WGN-TV
If you’re looking to shop local this holiday season, Spots on the Fox has you covered. It’s an online marketplace featuring vendors from the Fox Valley area.
Chicago's Neighborhood Small Businesses Hope for Happy Holiday Shopping Season | Latino Voices | ...
Still, as we approach the close of a third year of the COVID pandemic, there are reasons to be optimistic for Chicago's small business landscape, says Isabel Velez-Diez, director of economic recovery at the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
"We have seen 4,700 new businesses get new licenses since the beginning of … the pandemic," said Velez-Diez. "We've also seen the license renewal stay at the same percentage as it was pre pandemic.
Tips and tricks for this year's holiday shopping season
The total credit card debt in the U.S. is $930 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Balances rose 15% over the last few months after shrinking during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York also reports that delinquencies are climbing following two years of historically low levels.
Holiday Shopping Is More Intentional This Year: Here's How And Why.
The holidays are the most wonderful — and the most stressful — time of year for many. While the season always comes with a number of stressors, this year brings a unique set of circumstances and challenges. All Americans face an uncertain economic climate and rising costs due to inflation.
We spoke with Affirm's Trends Expert, Ashmi Pancholi, who is an executive at the company, to learn more about this year's most significant trends.
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