On average, U.S. consumers will spend about 4% more on gift cards this upcoming holiday season than they did a year ago, as improving financial conditions allow people to spend a little more on presents, a new report predicts.
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Amazon will hire more than 12,500 temporary workers for its U.S. fulfillment centers during the holiday season as the world’s largest online retailer gears up for its busiest time of year.
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Flying home this holiday season could cost you a lot more than last year as increased demand pushes up airfares.
A return ticket from Philadelphia to Orlando over Thanksgiving is 59% more expensive than in 2009, USA Today reported. A round trip from …
If expectations become reality, retailers will have a good holiday season this year. According to a report from the International Council of Shopping Centers on Wednesday, retailer optimism is at a three-year high.
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Americans will raise their holiday spending by 1% this year, offering “glimmers of hope” for retailers, according to a trade group.
A survey by the National Retail Federation showed that U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $688.87 on holiday-related shopping, Bloomberg News reported. Of the total, $518.08 will be spent on gifts.
“Consumers will still shop with the economy in…
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Americans to Spend More Over Holiday Season originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:53:00.
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