Halloween spenders still spooked this year
The economy is still spooking shoppers. U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $56.31 on Halloween this year, down from $66.54 in 2008, according to a National Retail Federation survey.
Retailers could see '09 holiday sales fall: study
U.S. retailers could see sales in the 2009 holiday season decline from last year's dismal results or show only a slight increase, even in the best scenario, according to a new forecast.
US retailers could see '09 holiday sales fall-study
SEATTLE - U.S. retailers could see sales in the 2009 holiday season decline from last year's dismal results or show only a slight increase, even in the best scenario, according to a new forecast.
Stores desperately seeking shoppers on Super Saturday
U.S. shoppers, come out, come out, wherever you are. Super Saturday, the last Saturday before Christmas, is often the biggest shopping day of the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation.
Retailers See Slower Holiday Growth: Reports
U.S. consumers, who flocked to malls at the start of the holiday shopping season, have since backed off, kept out of stores by a Midwest ice storm and the ease of shopping online, data released on Sunday by SpendingPulse showed.
Mixed November sales cloud outlook for holidays
Some retailers reported stronger-than-expected November sales on Thursday, helped by a post-Thanksgiving rush and holiday discounts, but notable misses by others and a shift in the retail calendar left an unclear picture of the strength of the key holiday season.
Mixed sales cloud outlook for holidays
Some retailers reported stronger-than-expected November sales on Thursday, helped by a post-Thanksgiving rush and holiday discounts, but notable misses by others and a shift in the retail calendar left an unclear picture of the strength of the key holiday season.
Retailers use early sales to avoid discounts later
The holiday tug-of-war is under way. U.S. retailers want to rack up sales now, not later. Consumers, however, are resisting, playing the waiting game for bigger discounts closer to Christmas. To win the battle, many retailers are enticing shoppers with so-called limited-time sales, hoping a deadline will convince them to spend money now -- and help stores avoid profit-crunching price cuts later in the season.
Black Friday kicks off
Eager shoppers stormed malls and stores across the country on Friday to snap up the early-bird specials that mark Black Friday, the first official day of the U.S. holiday shopping season. While shoppers were looking for giveaways and discounts, analysts and investors were watching for signs of consumer strength or weakness.
Black Friday gets off to a frigid start
The 2007 holiday shopping season kicked off on Friday with crowds of shoppers, many braving the bitter cold, snagging early bargains on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Analysts expected moderate sales this year as consumers struggle with the slumping housing market, a credit crunch, rising food and fuel costs and uncertainty about their jobs.
Web deals woo shoppers from Thanksgiving table
The holiday shopping season kicked off on Thursday even before the turkey was carved, as retailers, worried that gift buying may slow this year, posted special deals on their Web sites on Thanksgiving day. Numerous retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Best Buy Co Inc and Circuit City Stores Inc, are offering special deals online.
Retailers hope shoppers are finally ready to spend
Let the holiday shopping madness begin ... please? That is the silent plea coming from U.S. retailers, which are gearing up for Black Friday, the chaotic and competitive day after Thanksgiving (November 22) when stores offer eye-popping, limited-time deals to kick off the holiday shopping season.
Web, gift cards challenge retail analysts
Gauging retail success or failure for the holidays is an increasingly difficult, and often unreliable, endeavor.
Wal-Mart starting big holiday deals this week
Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Wednesday it will begin offering this week the type of holiday discounts it typically reserves for Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving that typically marks the start of the ultra-competitive holiday shopping season. Wal-Mart has said it intends to be aggressive this holiday season to boost sales at its U.S. stores.
Wal-Mart tries to stop early Black Friday ad posts
Wal-Mart's lawyers have an early holiday message for Web sites that post Black Friday ads ahead of their official release date: Don't do it.
Retailers push early holiday shopping
Retailers are touting holiday deals and discounts earlier than ever this year, but the efforts may fall flat as consumers expect to start shopping for this crucial season later than ever, according to a survey released on Tuesday by NPD Group.
PC Sales Growth Slows on Black Friday
U.S. computer retail sales on Black Friday were slower than the same day a year ago, according toU.S. computer retail sales on Black Friday were slower than the same day a year ago, according to a new study. a new study.
Wal-Mart Site Tops for Thanksgiving Shoppers
Wal-Mart's website was the most visited among all retailers on Thanksgiving Day, according to research released Monday.
More Cyber Monday Online Shoppers Expected
While initial sales reports from Black Friday point to a better holiday season for retailers this year, companies will also find out if predictions of more online shoppers on Cyber Monday come true.
Price Cuts, Promotions Mark Countdown to Black Friday
As U.S. shoppers gear up for the Black Friday post-Thanksgiving shopping spree, retailers have been rushing to draw attention to promotions and aggressive price cuts.