Holiday Season

The Christmas season, also called the holiday season, or the festive season, is an annually recurring period recognized in many Western and Western-influenced countries that is generally considered to run from late November to early January.

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Mastercard Says eCommerce Sales Up Double Digits Since November

Mastercard Says eCommerce Sales Up Double Digits Since November
Mastercard Says eCommerce Sales Up Double Digits Since November
December 18, 2017  |  Mastercard

Late last week, Mastercard SpendingPulse announced its U.S. Retail Holiday Shopping Mid-Season Update, which showed strong growth of 3.6 percent compared to the same time...

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Income Gains, Consumer Confidence Drives Better Holiday Spending
Income Gains, Consumer Confidence Drives Better Holiday Spending
December 15, 2017  |  News

Thanks to gains in incomes, increased confidence in the economy and a strong stock market, U.S. consumers are projected to spend more this holiday shopping...

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Retailers Fret Over Christmas Delivery Deadlines
Retailers Fret Over Christmas Delivery Deadlines
December 12, 2017  |  Retail

In an attempt to prevent last-minute shipping issues at the end of a holiday shopping season, retailers are encouraging shoppers to make their purchases sooner...

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CEO’s Hedge Fund Bails Sears Out With A Cash Injection (Again)
CEO’s Hedge Fund Bails Sears Out With A Cash Injection (Again)
October 06, 2017  |  Retail

Eddie Lampert — and his checkbook — really, really believe in Sears. In fact, according to a recent report from Chain Store Age, Lambert believes so much...

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Gigging For The Holidays
Gigging For The Holidays
December 30, 2016  |  Gig Economy

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year — to bring in some extra cash, that is. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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eCommerce Did Brisk Business This Holiday Season
eCommerce Did Brisk Business This Holiday Season
December 28, 2016  |  Mobile Commerce

Holiday shopping may have gotten off to a slow start with uncertainty surroundings the U.S. election and concerns over the surprise Trump victory, but that seems...

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FedEx Profits Flatten Over Increased Spending
FedEx Profits Flatten Over Increased Spending
December 22, 2016  |  Retail

As the holiday shipping (not to be confused with shopping) season kicks into high gear, straining major shipping and logistics providers, FedEx is reportedly attempting...

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