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How to Maximize Holiday Sales and Profits
Advice for small businesses on how to prepare for the holiday season by generating customer loyalty, implementing timely marketing, and determining inventory size.
Read moreRecent Articles about Holiday Sales
Retail Sales Hit Five-Year Low
A weaker holiday shopping season has many store owners rethinking pricing and marketing strategies. Read more
Weak Black Friday Sales Expected
Retailers are bracing for a disappointing start to the holiday shopping season, a survey finds. Read more
Holiday Shoppers Bargain Hunting
A survey shows more cash-strapped Americans will be shopping smarter this holiday season. Read more
E-Commerce Growth Continues
Online retail sales grew by 3.6 percent over the third quarter, more than double the growth of brick-and-mortar sales. Read more
Retailers Start Holiday Promotions Earlier Than Ever
More than a third of consumers say they will begin their shopping by Halloween, according to a new survey. Read more
Cold Front Lifts Retail Sales
Oct. 11, 2005 --A major cold front following weeks of summer-like weather nudged flat retail chain store sales up 0.2% last week, the Inte... Read more
Holiday Sales Increase Over Last Year
Dec. 28, 2005-- Early numbers on the holiday shopping season look good for retailers, and may end up looking even better if gift-card sale... Read more
Small Retailers Ramp Up for Big Holiday Push
Nov. 23, 2005 --As Black Friday approaches, marking the unofficial start of the Read more
Holiday Sales Increase Over Last Year
Dec. 28, 2005-- Early numbers on the holiday shopping season look good for retailers, and may end up looking even better if gift-card sale... Read more
Same-Store Sales Up in January
February 9, 2005 --Despite a month of cataclysmic weather, January same-store sales were up more than experts predicted, according to a ne... Read more
Holiday Shoppers Dig Into Savings
A surge in spending last month outpaced gains in personal income, knocking the savings rate to a two-year low. Read more
Holiday Season Could Be Tough on Retailers
Sept. 23, 2004 --Two forecasts released Monday revealed varying expectations for retail sales this holiday season. The National Ret... Read more
Retail Sales Gain in October
Nov. 14, 2004 --Retail sales appear to be picking up heading into the busiest shopping season of the year, according to a pair of reports ... Read more
In Time for Christmas, Economy Gains Momentum
Dec. 1, 2005 --Buoyed by reports of brighter economic conditions, shoppers hit stores -- and their computer keyboards -- in record numbers... Read more
Weekly Round-Up of Economic Trends
Dec. 2, 2005 --Buoyed by reports of brighter economic conditions, shoppers hit stores -- and their computer keyboards -- in record numbers... Read more
The Economy This Week
Retail sales hit five-year low; consumer prices inching up. Read more
Online Holiday Sales Hitting Record Highs
A study shows consumers are more comfortable shopping for gifts online. Read more
Black Friday To Boost Sluggish Holiday Sales
Nearly one-quarter of consumers plan to shop on Black Friday. Read more
Businesses Beef Up Marketing
Expecting weaker sales ahead, stores are planning big holiday promotions. Read more
Consumers Can't Shake Bad Mood
Oct. 25, 2005 --Consumer confidence has sagged to a two-year low in October, driven down by a pair of hurricanes, surging gas prices, and ... Read more
Consumers Can't Shake Bad Mood
Oct. 25, 2005 --Consumer confidence has sagged to a two-year low in October, driven down by a pair of hurricanes, surging gas prices, and ... Read more
Shipping Slump Triggers Fears of Slow Holiday Season
Retail container traffic is expected to drop this month, typically the busiest of the year. Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Consumer sentiment drops slightly in November; analysts predict "solid start for retail sales" as holiday season approaches. Read more
The Trouble with Tax Holidays
Consumers and politicians love them, but state sales tax holidays are becoming a major headache for businesses. Read more
This Week’s Economic Roundup
Small-business hiring slows while wages rise; retails sales and factory orders post gains. Read more
Holiday Shoppers Going Online
Web retailers hope to boost sales with free shipping and other deals, Shopzilla says. Read more
Retailers Brace for Cyber Monday Surge
More than 60 percent of shoppers say they expect to buy more holiday gifts online this year. Read more
Retail Cargo Hits Four-Year Low
Expecting weaker holiday sales, many store owners are trimming inventories, retailers say. Read more
The Super Bowl's Other Big Payday
It's the National Football League's championship game and the most-watched sporting event of the year. But the Super Bowl has some big winners off the field ... Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Dec. 15, 2005 -- Inflation worries are putting a slight damper on the holiday spirit at small businesses this year, while consumers are sp... Read more
Cyber Monday A'Coming
It's two weeks until Cyber Monday. E-tailers are you ready? Cyber Monday is, of course, what is touted to be the busiest day of the year for onlin... Read more
This Week's Economic Roundup
Citing rising costs, more small-business owners are raising prices; trade gap continues to widen. Read more
How to Manage Seasonal Fluctuations in Sales
This year, more businesses are tech-savvy and leveraging new ways to drive sales and manage fluctuations during the holiday season. Here are their tips. Read more
Auto Sales Bolster Overall Retail
Retail sales were on the rise for the second consecutive month in June, as a result of climbing automotive and gasoline sales. Read more
Online Spending Down
Retailers are hoping the holidays will boost weaker online sales, comScore reports. Read more
Start-Up Adventures, Part 1: The MouseDriver Insider Collection
"We have no income and no venture capital funding. Our inventory is being financed by companies with names like Chase, Citibank, First USA and Capital... Read more
Retailers Facing Markdowns
Tighter credit and weaker spending have store owners struggling with inventories. Read more
Cyber Monday Sales Spike
Online retailers report a stronger than expected start to the holiday shopping season. Read more
Websites Seen as a Big Boost to Small Business
Dec. 9, 2004 --Four out of five small business owners cite their websites as major contributors to the overall health of their businesses,... Read more
Consumers Getting a Spring Back in Their Step
Dec. 12, 2005 --After enduring months of deadly storms and sky-high gas prices, consumers are finally in a better mood these days, accordi... Read more
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