holidays

Just a Card – Indie Week offers an alternative to Black Friday

Just a Card - Indie Week is a campaign that encourages people in the U.K. and abroad to shop small in the run up to the holiday shopping season. This... READ MORE »

Shop Local celebrates its tenth year

American Express created Small Business Saturday ten years ago, in the middle of the recession, to encourage people to shop at small businesses on the... READ MORE »

Half of holiday shoppers have already started

More than half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping and nearly a quarter of purchases have already been made, according to the ann... READ MORE »

NRF expects more than 165 million people will shop over Thanksgiving weekend

Retailers are preparing for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year with an estimated 165.3 million people likely to shop Thanksgiving Day th... READ MORE »

ASTRA’s 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day is Nov. 9, 2019

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association's (ASTRA) 10th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day brings together all parts of the independent toy ind... READ MORE »

Christmasworld’s keynote speaker urges urban regeneration

Christmasworld’s premium business program will provide details, information and insights. On Jan. 27, 2020, it will bring together representatives f... READ MORE »

One of a Kind Holiday Show returns to The Mart in December

One of a Kind Holiday Show returns to The Mart from Dec. 5-8, 2019, with more than 600 talented artists and makers. The One of a Kind Show, held two ... READ MORE »

NRF expects 2019 holiday retail sales to increase

The National Retail Federation (NRF) today said it expects holiday retail sales during November and December to increase between 3.8% and 4.2% over 20... READ MORE »

Christmasworld trends for 2020/2021

How can retailers impress their customers, if emotions, the experience and convenience are the main requirements when shopping? First and foremost, wi... READ MORE »

St. Patrick’s Day Cards: Irish Blessings for All

You don’t have to hail from the Emerald Isle to celebrate as if you do on March 17! Greeting card options to stock up on for St. Patrick's Day. Sh... READ MORE »