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Study: Gift-spending to rise this holiday season
Shoppers buying gifts this holiday season will spend an average of more than $1,000 each, according to a new study from Unity Marketing.This represents an 8 percent increase over last year's average holiday gift budget of $928.So far this year, consumers have spent an average of $1,034 on gifts, 20 percent more than last year, according to Unity Marketing's quarterly "gift Tracker" survey, which m... |
J.C. Penney 'Doghouse' spot has viewers howling
... instead of a diamond jewelry gift from J.C. Penney.Plano, Texas--Chain retailer J.C. Penney's "Beware of the Doghouse" holiday commercial has become an Internet sensation, garnering both criticism and applause from the millions who have the viewed the online jewelry ad."Beware of the Doghouse" is a four-and-a-half minute mini-movie that serves as a reminder to men of what can happen when they don... |
Myshape introduces Valentine’s Day Collection
...lebrate the most romantic holiday.myShape provides each member with her own Personal Shop where she can delight in fashions and accessories that match her fit, flatter her shape and reflect her personal style.Joann Smyth, celebrated jewelry designer for over two decades, creates jewelry that is classically inspired with a modern vibe. Her use of pearls and stones in unusual colors, shapes, and tex... |
Jeweler to light Ronald McDonald House
...al holiday lights and holiday gifts for the House's Capital Region location here. A house lighting ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 27. In addition to adding to the Ronald McDonald House's usual holiday festivities, the event will also inaugurate the charity's 25th anniversary celebration."We are grateful to the Bleser family [owners of Northeastern] and to our friends at Northeastern Fine Jewelry f... |
‘Golden Christmas’ with Porsche Design
...he Worldtimer P'6750 with its unique world time mechanism is also available in gold. The simple change between time zone settings makes the Worldtimer the ideal gift for people who frequently travel between time zones.From the men’s jewelry collection come the 18 carat rose gold cufflinks, inlaid with fine onyx and crystals. They are striking with an understated and high quality appearance and are... |
Where to Find the Absolute Best Post-Christmas Sales
...riday, Cyber Monday, weeks of gift wrapping, hitting stores, and checking off lists. But just when you thought it was over, retailers across the country are offering post-Christmas, year-end, and clearance sales in hopes of luring shoppers back into stores.Make way for the new Black Friday, the day after Christmas. For many retailers, the holiday shopping season is expected to be a bust, courtesy ... |
Target Announces Continuation of Shaun White 4 Target Clothing Line
...te 4 Target offers our guests unique designs that are aclear reflection of Shaun's lifestyle, personality and his many interestsat unbelievable prices." "We can't wait to have the line back in stores and online," said TroyMichels, Target Lifestyle Marketing. "This is such a great addition to ourpartnership with Shaun and we're proud to be bringing the line back." ... |
NRF forecasts dip in Valentine's Day sales
...onsumers will continue buying gifts that are traditional favorites, including jewelry, but they will spend less this year, according to the NRF's 2009 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by Big Research. The study found that consumers plan to spend an average of $102.50 on Valentine's gifts and merchandise, down from last year's $122.98 per person. "A bad economy won'... |
5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie
...you're desperate for that one gift that will thrill and surprise your tech-savvy spouse. These gifts are not only reasonably priced—with only one a smidgen over $200—they're cutting edge. Many of these gifts can be found at electronics stores, and there is still time for a two-day or overnight delivery. You'll not only make any geek happy with these gadgets, you'll startle them with your know-how.... |
Report: Same-store sales slow in October
r the holidays, a reduction from the 7.2 percent growth seen in October-to-December sales last year.Retail Forward's ShopperScape survey shows that the majority of shoppers plan to spend about the same as they did last year on holiday gifts. Down-market shoppers appeared the most cautious about holiday spending this year, with more than half planning to spend less than last year or nothing at all.... |
Affliction Clothing to Debut Women's Black Premium Collection
...m Collection delivers its own unique aestheticon a canvas of premium fits, fabrics and finishes, creating the perfectcombination of artistic inspiration and fashion execution with asophisticated rock and roll aesthetic. "I believe in the current marketplace that newness is not only anoption, but a necessity to move forward to be successful," states JohnBathurst, Sr. Affliction Vi... |
Tacori prevails in suit over copyrighted rings
people who should benefit from the Tacori name and our unique and original designs are my retailers and Tacori."This is the second time in recent years that Tacori has won a copyright case. In a similar case last year, a U.S. District Court Judge in California approved a settlement after Tacori accused a different company of infringing upon its copyright and trade dress rights, the company says. ... |
Netherlands: 26th edition of 'modefabriek fashion trade fair' to reveal new face
...in superstore.06 and features unique designs by Velina Volante that will have you travelling in style. Other designers showcasing their collections in superstore.06 include: Arik Levy, Walter van Beirendonck, Pieke Bergmans, Christie van der Haak & Piet Hein Eek, Mada van Gaans, Scholten en Baijings, Eelko Moorer, Bibi van de Velden, Jo Meesters, Floris Hovers, Guus van Leeuwen, Diederick Kraa... |
NOVA Fashion Week to debut in Northern Virginia
...designers will showcase their unique designs with one hour fashion shows from the beginning of the day until the end. Tickets for this event can be purchased for patrons. A designer fashion showcase calendar and scheduled day of events will be provided online with the designer line up, of participating designers.Luxury Designer Showcase Sale: One day dedicated to luxury designs sales from what was... |
Holiday season fails to perk up apparel sales
ong the challenges are the absence of anything new or innovative and the lack of anything the consumer absolutely HAS to have.” stated Cohen. Something else of note: this month, 61% of consumers say they plan to focus more on what people need rather than on what they want in their choice of holiday gifts. “After all, how many of us really need another sweater?” asked Cohen. The NPD Group Inc... |
We teach Kelly Brook to strip
...you are giving your partner a gift. And you are in control. "To begin, you should always have one leg bent and one leg straight. Start with a nice simple pose, nothing too theatrical, ready to move." The MovesThe Wiggle 閳?a sideways figure of eight movement with your hips. The Walk 閳?walking punctuates the striptease. It's the movement that connects every other movement you make and every item of ... |
What work? 60 million shop online today
nsumers who couldn't find what they were looking for in the stores will be flooding Web sites on Cyber Monday to shop for holiday gifts, research products and compare prices."Shop.org, a division of the National Retail Federation, is the network for online retailers with 600 members, including the 10 largest U.S. retailers and 70 percent of the top online retailers as ranked by Internet Retailer. ... |
Sotheby's to auction Belgian princess' royal jewels
ble 8.1-carat diamond ring and detachable brooch. Its estimated value ranges from $101,000 to $177,000. The second tiara, by Van Cleef & Arpels, converts into a bracelet and necklace. Its estimated value ranges from $228,000 to $304,000.Several wedding gifts of jewelry will also hit the auction block, including a variety of brooches and earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels and Jean Lantonnois.... |
VNU to combine Couture and Signature Salons shows
have come to enjoy, expect and benefit from at Couture."Among Couture's unique features that will remain are its intimacy, glamour and status of cachet and exclusivity as the definitive event for experiencing the newest collections of the finest international jewelry designers, VNU says.The new event will retain the Couture name with the Signatures Salons name being re-branded as a show highlight.... |
Study: 2009 retail industry losses
...0Saks Inc.: 1,100Walgreens: 1,000Macy's: 960Best Buy: 500Albertson's: 381Neiman Marcus: 375Ethan Allen: 350Yankee Candle: 332New York and Co.: 310Charming Shoppes: 225Stein Mart: 209CDW: 190P and C Food Markets: 164Cost Plus Inc.: 145Barnes and Noble: 100Google: 100Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops: 65Brown Shoe Co.: 59Gottschalks: "dozens"Some retailers, such as KB Toys, started closing stores and cutt... |
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