Maine retailers are staffing up, stocking up and decking out their showrooms with holiday cheer to prepare for the heavily hyped Black Friday, but the actual busiest shopping day of the season likely won’t come until a month later. Of course, that will depend on various factors including the always unpredictable Maine winter weather and […]
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Maine retailers report strong holiday shopping season so far
PORTLAND — Maine retailers say this year’s Black Friday weekend had strong sales that are continuing in December. Kelly Edwards, executive director of the Freeport Merchants Association, tells The Portland Press Herald sales activity over Black Friday weekend met or exceeded last year’s activity. Edwards says December is turning out to be equally strong. Curtis […]
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Holiday spending by the numbers
The holiday season is significant for a variety of reasons. In addition to its religious significance, the holiday season is when many retailers enjoy their greatest successes. To understand just how much business Christmas and Chanukah can bring in, consider the following figures. 20: The percentage of annual sales jewelry stores indicate are made during […]
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Three easy holiday shopping strategies
Keep your wallet full and spirits bright with these savvy spending tips (BPT) — Here are three things to do now to save money and time this holiday season: Create a list (and budget) for everyone on your list Greet the holiday season with cheer by keeping an organized list of names of everyone you […]
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Froma Harrop: Are Americans turning post-materialistic?
In 1916, Wanamaker’s department store in Philadelphia sponsored a children’s parade with heralds, a brass band, Jack the Giant Killer, clowns, girls as snowflakes, boys as silver stars and Santa Claus transported by four Eskimos to his throne in the Royal Red Theater — every morning it was open during the Christmas season. You don’t […]
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Protect your credit while shopping this holiday season
(BPT) — The holiday season is a great time for merriment — finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones and gathering with friends and family to celebrate the season. However, the holidays can cause a strain on your credit if you don’t take certain precautions. Here are some tips to prevent damage to your […]
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Maximize time spent on holiday shopping
Maximize time spent on holiday shopping MetroCreative The holiday season encompasses several weeks of frenetic activity, as men and women look to juggle abnormally busy social schedules with holiday shopping. While you might not be able to add hours to the day, there are certain measures anyone can take to make the hustle and bustle […]
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How to go green when holiday shopping
Many shoppers are concerned by their carbon footprints. In an effort to embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle, such shoppers may look for ways to continue their holiday traditions, but do so in a way that’s more considerate of the environment. Though the holiday season is often associated with excess, holiday shoppers can still find eco-friendly […]
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Avoid the costs of online shopping
But additional fees and service charges that can quickly accumulate also are a part of online shopping. However, shoppers can mitigate such costs by identifying potential fees and learning how to keep them manageable. Shipping Shipping costs are a burden to online shoppers. Even when prices are low, shipping costs can offset those savings, especially […]