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Australians to bin 825,000 gifts this Christmas: survey
...vey showing more than 825,000 gifts will go straight into the garbage bin this christmas because their recipients just hate them.The survey, commissioned by an Australian-based online self-publishing website and based on population data, revealed a third of all respondents either refund gifts or give them away, especially off-the-shelf offerings."An estimated 6.4 million presents will be given awa... |
Survey: Holiday shopping to go later into year
...t) will still be shopping for gifts the week leading into christmas, and 4 percent expect to shop on christmas Eve. However, according to the survey, these consumers aren't necessarily procrastinating: Some are time-strapped (18 percent), while many are practicing savvy shopping tactics, specifically:31 percent are holding out for the best deals.Almost one in five consumers (19 percent) is still s... |
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... |
NRF: Grads to see green this year
...25,000 price range faring the worst. Watches in the $800-$999 price range contracted the least.The NRF's 2009 Graduation Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey was designed to gauge consumer behavior and shopping trends related to graduation. The poll of 8,447 consumers was conducted from May 5-12.The LGI Network (LGI) provides marketing and sales information to the world's leading luxury goods re... |
Toy, luxury stores eye Christmas 2009 with caution
...l suffering whiplash from the worst holiday selling season in at least four decades, major toy sellers and upscale merchants -- who must order christmas stock earlier than most retailers -- are exercising extreme caution as they plan for the rest of the year.They're ordering at lower prices, they're keeping orders small and they're planning to buy more only if consumer demand picks up, said David ... |
GQ's best and worst dressed
...Jason Orange, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Gary Barlow, are seen at a news conference in Taipei January 24, 2007.Best dressed #3, Arctic Monkeys' lead singer Alex Turner, seen performing during the Glastonbury music festival in Somerset, England June 22, 2007.Best dressed #4, the Fantastic Mr. Fox, seen in a diorama depicting a scene from the film of the same name "Fantastic Mr. Fox" in New York N... |
Survey: Fewer grad gift shoppers but bigger spend
...sumers plan to buy graduation gifts this year but those who are in the giving mood will spend more, the latest research from the National Retail Federation (NRF) shows.NRF's "2010 Graduation Consumer Intentions and Actions" survey, conducted by BIGresearch between May 4 and 12 using 8,431 consumers, found that 31.4 percent of consumers plan to buy graduation gifts, compared to 32.5 percent in 2009... |
JCOC: Jewelry purchases up over holiday weekend
...l members shopped for holiday gifts over Thanksgiving weekend (Black Friday, Saturday and Sunday), compared with 32 percent in 2008. Of those, 22 percent bought fine jewelry or watches, while only 14 percent did so in 2008.When asked who they purchased fine jewelry or watches for over Thanksgiving weekend (or who they will buy these gifts for over the holiday season), 34 percent of JCOC panel memb... |
Christmas lingerie
amethyst purple and emerald green. Turquoise ... satin bra, £30, and briefs, £12, both Masquerade Emerald ... Satin bra, £15, and matching pants, £8, La Senza; necklace, £15, M&S Amethyst ... Satin camisole, £19.50, matching pants, £8.50, necklace, £15, all M&S; tights, £6.36, mytights.com Garnet ... Balconette bra, £25, and briefs, £12, both figleaves.com; tights, £11.74, mytights.com ... |
Report: Luxury groups set to hunker down
...aid.Watchmakers could see the worst in the autumn, said Swiss luxury timepiece maker Parmigiani Fleurier, as overstocked retailers will not want to place major orders before the pre-christmas season.Burberry predicted so-called "aspirational" consumers were unlikely to return to buying expensive items any time soon. The British luxury brand has axed 15 percent of staff and cut inventories by 19 pe... |
US economy dips at slightly faster 6.3% pace
... pace at the end of 2008, the worst showing in a quarter-century, and probably isn't doing much better now.Ruth Ann Slagle, left, looks over outdoor grills as she shops with sister-in-law Pat Costello to furnish her new home at a Costco store Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in Shoreline, Wash., a suburb of Seattle. [Agencies] The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the economy was sinking a... |
Where to Find the Absolute Best Post-Christmas Sales
... 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 of the recession, overall ... |
Ten Worst Real Estate Markets for 2009
...markets, here are 10 with the worst forecasts.1. Los Angeles2008 median house price: $375,3402009 projected change: -24.9%2010 projected change: -5.1%The median home price in the L.A.-Long Beach-Glendale metro area is projected to fall nearly 25% in 2009 - the biggest drop in the country.Courtesy: Stockton CVE2. Stockton, Calif. 2008 median house price: $248,0502009 projected change: -24.7%2010 pr... |
Tiffany unveils 10 perfect gift options for festive season
...is special array of 10 select gifts. They take into account the demands of different festive occasions that come up this year and offer a great variety of pieces from highly decorative statement jewellery to more artistic and subtle pieces. As a Tiffany gift carries with it a unique aura of its own, I am sure shoppers will be truly happy with this choice of wonderfully crafted gifts.”1. Topping th... |
Economy shows positive signs but worry rises after weak debt auction
...pected, still were the second-worst on record. Even after the revision to January's results, the month remained the worst on records dating to 1963.After initially rising on the better-than-expected government data, Wall Street dipped in afternoon trading. The Dow Jones industrial average, which surged 200 points earlier in the day, slipped about 20 points in afternoon trading and broader indicato... |
Apparel & Clothing Trade Shows in United States Of America
...and productions, accessories, gifts & premiums and an exhaustive display of beauty and grooming products and services to keep the bridal couples fit and radiant for their big day.Venue: Quiet Cannon Banquet Center, Montebello, California, United States Of AmericaBefore I Do Bridal EventDate: 11-APR-09 to 11-APR-09Before I Do Bridal Event is an enjoyable, exciting and informative occasion for b... |
Snow stalls jewelry sales, but men still buying
...rchandise, which made up for the loss in foot traffic, Anshus said."We're off in customers, but we're not off in dollars and cents," he said.Items that sold included diamond earrings, diamond pendants and sterling silver jewelry in the $30-$150 range, which Anshus feels is going to be a strong trend in the coming year."Quality sterling silver jewelry will be hot in the future," Anshus said.While h... |
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... |
5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie
...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. Aluratek Internet Radio Spot Satellite Messenger Pulse Smar... |
US economy appears poised to start growing again
WASHINGTON: At long last, the worst recession since World War II appears on the verge of ending.The economy dipped only slightly in the second quarter of this year - falling at a 1 percent annual pace, better than expected. And many analysts think the economy is starting to grow again in the current quarter, setting up a long-awaited recovery.Still, any rebound is likely to be restrained by consum... |
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