Winter storm hurt holiday sales for crucial Saturday before Christmas, figures show
Snowstorm took toll on holiday sales NEW YORK — A key measure of retail sales confirms that the last Saturday before Christmas was a disappointment as a snowstorm that slammed the Northeast stymied sales during a crucial shopping week. Millions of people snowed in by East Coast storm over the weekend slog back to work
Storm-walloped East Coast returns to work _ slowly Storm warnings issued, people stock up as heavy weekend snow bears down on mid-Atlantic
Storm warnings as snow bears down on mid-Atlantic Retailers brace for storms set to hit East Coast on crucial last weekend of holiday shopping
Winter weather could slow holiday shoppers On the Call: Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn details how shopping the weekend after Thanksgiving went
On the Call: Best Buy’s Black Friday NEW YORK — Best Buy reported better-than-expected third-quarter results on Tuesday. During a call with investors, CEO Brian Dunn talked about the electronics retailer’s traffic, sales and online business the two days after Thanksgiving that are popular for shopping. Correction: Holiday Shopping Notebook
Correction: Holiday Shopping Notebook NEW YORK — In a Dec. 10 story about holiday shopping, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of the owner of Broadway Paper. Her correct name is Kate Strzok, not Strozok. Shoppers out in force for holiday shopping but sticking closely to lists
Shoppers remain cautious amid steep discounts Simon Property to acquire Prime Outlet malls, $2.3 billion deal includes assumption of debt
Simon Property to buy Prime Outlets INDIANAPOLIS — Outlet mall developer Simon Property Group Inc. says it will buy the outlet shopping centers owned by Prime Outlets Acquisition Co. and other properties. SkiResorts.com advice for celebrating Christmas on a ski trip (Hint: Bring your own tree)
Advice for celebrating Christmas on a ski trip NYC’s Christmas tree lighting ushers in tourist, shopping season around Rockefeller Center
NYC tree lighting ushers in tourist season Weekend sales through Saturday up 1.6 percent, ShopperTrak says; traffic slips 1.1 percent
New figures show so-so weekend shopping NEW YORK — New holiday shopping figures that include Saturday are offering more evidence that confirms stores’ modest start to the holiday shopping season. ‘Mad Men’ actor spends down time in New Orleans, where he runs a home decor and gift shop
Actor Bryan Batt at home in New Orleans NEW ORLEANS — The future is unclear for his character on the hit AMC show “Mad Men,” but actor Bryan Batt is taking advantage of the down time here in his hometown since the recent season finale. Holiday season off to modestly positive start as traffic remains steady through the weekend
Holiday season off to modestly positive start Retailers report higher Black Friday sales; Retail watchers await definitive ShopperTrak data
Early indicators of Black Friday sales promising NY officials urge shoppers to compare deals, be aware of fine print during holiday buying
NY officials: Shop smart, be aware of fine print North Dakota Retail Association expects holiday sales to be up, bucking national trend
ND retail group expects holiday sales to rise A look at 3 return policies, and their fine print
A look at 3 return policies, and their fine print SC offering shoppers a 48-hour sales tax break on guns called ‘Second Amendment Weekend’
SC offering shoppers tax-free weekend on guns Fry’s readies for possible walkout by union members; advertises for strike replacements
Fry’s, Safeway prepping for possible strike Baltimore mayor faces trial for stealing gift cards; case could end her political career
Victoria’s Secret seeking boost from new bra it calls ‘Miraculous’ this holiday season
Holiday Shopping Notebook: Victoria’s Secret bra October sales offer relief to merchants as shoppers ease up; tough economy still a drag
October sales offer relief to merchants NEW YORK — October’s retail sales results, the best performance since April 2008, show that Americans are spending a little more. But will they be willing to pay full price this holiday season? Shoppers and small businesses planning to spend less on gifts this holiday season
Shoppers, small businesses planning to spend less Presentless Christmas brings more time with family and fewer holiday bills
Survey suggests holiday shopping in 9-state Midwest region to slump 1.6 percent from last year
Survey: Midwest holiday sales slump expected Stores focus on traditional in displays and offerings for the holidays
Holiday shopping notebook: Scenes from the malls New Web site promotes French luxury labels in brand-hungry China
New site promotes French luxury labels in China Amazon aims to simplify Web shopping by letting users pay with short phrase, ID number
Amazon hopes to simplify Web shopping _ with words On the Money: Before you give a gift card, understand the fees and pitfalls
When giving gift cards, understand the pitfalls Black Friday deals in October? Sears announces early doorbusters ahead of holiday season
Doorbuster deals now part of Christmas creep |
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