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Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft
Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group is upbeat on Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and TJX Companies.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season
Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Shopify’s stock heads for best day ever on upbeat holiday forecast
A Shopify executive says the company’s latest results showed “continued discipline of balancing both future growth investment and operational leverage.”Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Target Stock Plunges After Weak Earnings Report Ahead of Holiday Season
The retailer’s downbeat earnings report, which included lower profit and larger inventory, fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations.Business - The New York Times - 21 hours ago -
U.S. economy keeps up the momentum ahead of holiday shopping season, S&P finds
The U.S. economy got off to a good start in the fourth quarter, a pair of S&P surveys found, and pointed toward steady growth at the tail end of the year.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works
The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Retail sales climb again ahead of holiday shopping season. U.S. economy still has momentum.
Sales at retailers rose solidly in October and suggested the economy still has plenty of momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience
Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start
The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Walmart Holiday Shopping Plans Are Laid Months Before Black Friday
To prepare for ever-longer shopping season, thousands of employees were assembled for a retail jamboree in Florida’s August heat.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Discounters Like Burlington, T.J. Maxx Expected to Win Holiday-Shopping Wars
Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value they’re looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Mattel, Hasbro lower guidance ahead of holiday season
Toy giants Mattel and Hasbro decreased 2024 guidance prior to the holiday season as toy sales continue to fall during the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season
In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
5 Great Ways to Stand Out This Holiday Season
A couple of simple steps to having a great holiday selling season.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Is gold still worth buying this holiday season?
With the price of gold high, some buyers may be considering skipping it this holiday season. Here's what to consider.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
3 reasons to invest in gold this holiday season
Eyeing gold investments right now? Here's why this may be a good time to make your move.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Mattel Braces for Flat Toy Sales Ahead of Holiday Season
Mattel, the company behind Barbie doesn’t anticipate a high holiday sales season this year.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Nintendo and Sony head into ‘grim’ holiday season with old consoles and no big releases
Video game industry fears its most important quarter will fall flat with few new mass-market offeringsBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Saks Fifth Avenue's holiday light display in Manhattan changing up this season
Dazzling displays of synchronized lights on the facade of Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan have thrilled holiday visitors for yearsEntertainment - ABC News - November 12 -
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Review: As festive as a holiday shop window, "La Cage aux Folles" mostly sparkles in Pasadena
Sam Pinkleton directs a festive revival of 'La Cage aux Folles" at Pasadena Playhouse, starring Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday -
Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing
Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons
October and December are two of the most popular travel months for the Disney parks, according to Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds
More travelers plan to work remotely at least once during their holiday vacations this year, a survey found.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds
Americans are determined to travel this holiday season — and certain workarounds are helping them take those trips.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Mortgage rates inch up toward 7% ahead of the holiday season. Don’t expect a big drop anytime soon.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.84%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago -
29+ personalized holiday gifts
We rounded up 29+ personalized gifts for everyone on your list — including embroidered tote bags, customized photo puzzles, engraved jewelry and more.Top stories - NBC News - October 24
