Debbie Carlson/Chicago Tribune- The fall shopping season is here, but where are the best deals — at the outlet mall or at a traditional store during a great sale? Generally, the answer is to be patient and wait for a sale, several shopping experts said. The biggest reason, they said, is that outlet stores overall […]
Archives for October 2015
6 Reasons Holiday Shopping May Be Lackluster
Georgea Kovanis/Detroit Free Press- For shoppers looking for nonstop deals and lots of excitement, this holiday season is shaping up to be a bit of a dud. The bargain buzz and early-season discounts that were already in place this time last year are virtually nonexistent. Meanwhile, spending is expected to be up only marginally — the […]
Americans are expected to spend $6.9 billion on Halloween this year
James Peltz / Los Angeles Times – Batman bib-and-booties costume for $14.99 caught the eye of Joanna Robles as she searched for something for her months-old son to wear while she holds him as she hands out candy on Halloween. “His dad is really obsessed with superheroes,” Robles said while strolling through a Spirit Halloween store […]
Expect less presents under the Christmas tree this year
Lisa Fickenscher / New York Post – Expect a little less ho-ho-ho in the holidays this year. US consumers will likely reel in spending in November and December, dialing down to a 3.7 percent rise in retail sales, according to a new report. Sales gained 4.0 percent in 2014. “We are in a deflationary retail environment,” […]