As the holiday season approaches, now is the time to stock up on cozy, festive sundries and essentials to win impulse sales. Cozy candles and holiday decorations are simple ways to add some charm to your shelves while bringing in …
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Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set in 2025. “Despite economic pressures, Father’s …
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Around 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The number is up from 157.2 million shoppers in 2024, …
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The gifting season is here. New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania rank among the highest in hardware and home improvement gift giving, with 77.35 hardware and home improvement gifts given for every 1,000. These three states have some of the …
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Retail sales saw strong year-over-year growth in November, with the first half of the month posting results on track to meet the National Retail Federation’s spending forecast, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales showed healthy year-over-year gains in November …
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From striped bows to food-themed ornaments to monochrome details, decorating trends this holiday season are all about bold choices, according to an article from House Beautiful. Many consumers are also expected to go big this holiday season with supersized decorations …
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With economic uncertainties still looming, Ace Hardware is working to capture market share for holiday spending with its curated gift guides stocked with must-have brands and hot deals. “For generations, neighbors have trusted Ace to make their holidays brighter,” says …
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A new survey published by the National Retail Federation details the most popular gift categories consumers plan to purchase this season. Nearly 184 million people are expected to shop this Thanksgiving weekend. “The holiday season is in full swing, and …
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