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U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Weekend shopping has mixed results

The National Retail Federation said U.S. store traffic increased from a year ago during the Thanksgiving weekend, but shoppers, on average, spent less.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Poll: 'Tis the season for late shoppers

Millions of holiday gift-buying procrastinators haven't even begun to check their lists once, let alone twice, a survey indicates.

Business News // 1 decade ago

'Black Friday' stats show more shopping

Statistics show the 2008 Christmas shopping season got off to a flying start in the United States with spending reaching an estimated $41 billion.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Prediction: Weak holiday sales in U.S.

While U.S. consumers have shown a surprising amount of resilience in 2006, retailers can expect a more subdued holiday season, an industry group said.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Retails' rising optimism for big holiday

Lower gasoline prices and strong fall sales are boosting prospects for U.S. holiday shopping, an industry group said Tuesday.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Consumers to spend big for Halloween

The National Retail Federation estimates half of all U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Halloween this year by spending about $48.48 each on merchandise.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Survey: Mother's Day spending to rise

U.S. shoppers are expected to spend 9.5 percent more on this Mother's Day than they did on the same holiday last year.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Half of tax refunds to go to pay debts

Half of all consumers who get a tax refund plan to use it to pay down debt, a survey by the National Retail Federation indicates.

Outside View // 1 decade ago

Outside View: Curbing holiday spending

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year, kicking off a flurry of spending that will last through

Business News // 1 decade ago

Debit trumps credit for 2004 holidays

More holiday shoppers will pay with debit or check cards than with credit cards this year, the Washington, D.C.-based National Retail Federation said Tuesday.

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Pent-up demand on electronics and clothing, plus unparalleled bargains on this season's hottest items helped drive shopping all weekend
'Black Friday' stats show more shopping Nov 30, 2008

Consumers make small sacrifices all year so they can splurge a little during the holidays
Prediction: Weak holiday sales in U.S. Sep 19, 2006

Recent consumer spending has surpassed our expectations, and we expect this momentum to continue through the holiday season
Retails' rising optimism for big holiday Nov 22, 2005

Consumers are pulling out all of the stops when it comes to decorating their homes and yards and wearing elaborate costumes, making Halloween an important holiday for retailers
Consumers to spend big for Halloween Oct 09, 2005

Consumers see Mother's Day as a way to show the women in their lives how important they are
Survey: Mother's Day spending to rise May 05, 2005