Homeowners are using their newfound confidence, skills and instruments to take on DIY portray, refurbishing furnishings, and so forth. Lighting gross sales are trending as owners create modern, power efficient, tech sensible and productive home areas. It’s never the mistaken time of year to be planning your outdoor space. Whether […]
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Local toy store hoping for successful holiday season
LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The Christmas shopping season can often make or break new businesses gaining a foothold in the marketplace for the first time. Earlier this year, Ray and Noreen Vigneault of Belchertown opened two PLAYNOW! toy stores in busy shopping areas of Westfield and Ludlow. When he wasn’t […]
10 women-owned businesses Know Your Value loves this holiday season
Still looking for holiday gifts? It’s not too late! Small businesses have been hit hardest this year due to the pandemic and it’s more important than ever before to support women entrepreneurs by visiting local brick-and-mortars, connecting directly with the business online, or investing in one-of-a-kind products. From fashionable masks […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Online Store and Grow Your Business This New Year’s Eve Season
December 11, 2020 6 min read This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The New Year’s Eve season, which closes the 2020 sales period is considered the best season, is just […]
If You Haven’t Already Done These 7 Things to Prepare Your Business for the Holiday Season, You’re Putting Your Business Behind the 8-Ball
December 10, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The holiday sales season is here, and if you haven’t already started preparing your business to maximize your time and profits. In 2019, over $135 billion was spent during the holiday sales season. For most small-businesses owners, […]
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How to earn bonus points on department store purchases this holiday season
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Whether you prefer shopping online or popping into a brick-and-mortar store, chances are you’ll spend money at a […]
How to shop smart this holiday season | Opinion
As the Arizona State Treasurer and chairwoman of the state’s first-ever Financial Literacy Task Force, increasing financial awareness is one of my top priorities. By making wise personal finance decisions, Arizonans not only strengthen themselves but also their families, communities and the overall economic health of our state. The holiday […]
Crawford County small businesses make modifications for shoppers in time for holiday season
Around this time of year, many people begin shopping for the holidays. This year, however, many businesses have made adjustments so that customers can feel more comfortable shopping. Business owners say many customers are calling before they come into the store to make sure they have what they need or […]
Online orders help shop local effort this holiday season
The pandemic has been a challenge for small businesses across KELOLAND, which is why communities are asking people to shop local this holiday season. Many local retailers are working hard to make sure their unique products are also accessible online this year. “Our website was originally more informational, now we […]
New Scams Targeting Consumers This Holiday Season, Attorney General Says
NEW JERSEY – With Black Friday’s arrival and Cyber Monday not far behind, New Jersey’s attorney general is warning consumers to be on the lookout for new scams and a slew of cyber attacks targeting shoppers. Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs are expecting an […]
Shopping online this season? Here are ways to save
Like everything during this pandemic, holiday shopping is different this year. Even die-hard brick-and-mortar shoppers are more likely to buy online. There are plenty of ways to save while you play cyber Santa. Here are summaries of the favorite shopping strategies of the editors at Twin Cities’ Consumers’ Checkbook and […]
4 ways to make a killing with coupon codes this holiday season
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More Americans are opting for ‘buy-now-pay-later’ this holiday shopping season — beware of these pitfalls
Americans are relying on buy-now-pay-later to make holiday purchases this year. That could spell trouble later on, experts told MarketWatch. Shoppers checking out in stores have traditionally been offered an incentive to save on their purchase if they sign up for the store’s credit card. These days, consumers shopping online […]
More Americans are opting for ‘buy-now-pay-later’ this holiday shopping season — here are the pitfalls to watch out for
Americans are relying on buy-now-pay-later to make holiday purchases this year. That could spell trouble later on, experts told MarketWatch. Shoppers checking out in stores have traditionally been offered an incentive to save on their purchase if they sign up for the store’s credit card. These days, consumers shopping online […]
Holiday Season Kickoff Reveals Permanent Shifts in Consumer Preferences
As the dust settles on this past holiday shopping weekend, it’s clear that Black Friday is now just another day of the week as industry experts note that consumers have been shopping for holiday deals — online — since October. Primed by Amazon Prime Day, “Black Friday” promotions by Target […]
During holiday season, EL man turns Santa’s helper | News, Sports, Jobs
Kade Reynolds EAST LIVERPOOL — Kade Reynolds has fond memories of his childhood, growing up in the city — especially around Christmas –and he wants to make sure today’s youth enjoys the same. This is the fourth year that Reynolds has been serving as Santa’s personal ghost […]
Text message scams on the rise this holiday season, BBB warns
Mixed in with messages from those you know and love are texts trying to steal your information, money, or both. This holiday season, the Better Business Bureau says thieves are cranking up what’s known as “smishing” because they use SMS to try and get to you. “Their goal is to […]
3 under-the-radar winners amid a limp start to the holiday shopping season [Video]
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Not every retailer — or consumer company that sells products into major retailers — has received a lump of coal in the kickoff to the crucial holiday shopping season. Make no mistake though, there has been a lot of coal handed out already to many players since Thanksgiving Day as […]
Watch out for delivery and charity scams this holiday season
Online Black Friday shopping rose 22 percent in 2020, that’s according to Adobe analytics. And the rise in virtual purchases, also leads to a surge in scams, particularly when it comes to deliveries. Customers may receive seemingly innocent notifications asking for card information in order to retrieve a package. But, […]