WASHINGTON, D.C. — American holiday spending predictions hold steady at $923, mirroring last year’s estimates. Gallup’s recent survey indicates Americans expect to spend an average of $923 on holiday gifts, …
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US holiday sales growth to slow as inflation pinches wallets – report
by Reutersby ReutersBy Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Deborah Mary Sophia (Reuters) – U.S. holiday sales in 2023 are expected to rise at the slowest pace in five years, data from the National …
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Suspect in Holiday Inn Auto Burglary Found with Gun, Stolen Property
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesGLEN BURNIE, MD – On Friday, officers responded to a theft report from an auto at the Holiday Inn Express. The Holiday Inn is located at 1510 Aero Drive in …
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CBP reminds traveling public of prohibited agricultural items during upcoming Día De Los Muertos holiday
SAN DIEGO – As the U.S.-Mexico border community prepares for the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are advising the traveling …
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As US holiday shopping season nears, retailers importing like it is 2019
by Reutersby ReutersBy Lisa Baertlein and Priyamvada C (Reuters) – This holiday season, U.S. retailers are importing like it is 2019. After a spending spree on goods that began during early COVID-19 …
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Amazon, Walmart court early holiday shoppers in US with limited-time deals
by Reutersby ReutersBy Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amazon, Walmart, Target and other large retailers launched U.S. sales on Monday and Tuesday, dangling discounts on narrow selections of merchandise more than …
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China’s Golden Week holiday spending per capita surpasses 2019 levels
by Reutersby ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese holidaymakers’ spending surged during this year’s eight-day Golden Week holiday, beating pre-pandemic levels and potentially boosting confidence in the country’s economic recovery. In China, the Mid-Autumn …
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U.S. online sales to grow 4.8% in crucial holiday season -report
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Online sales during the crucial U.S. holiday season are expected to rise 4.8% from a year earlier as retailers go all out to woo inflation-hit consumers with even …
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By Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker and a major Apple supplier, predicted on Thursday strong year-end holiday sales after …
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Dick’s Sporting Goods’ proposed holiday hiring slips to 8,600 amid higher labor costs
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Athletic-wear retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods said on Tuesday it would recruit 8,600 workers across the United States for the holiday shopping season, less than its proposed hiring for …
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(Reuters) -United Parcel Service said on Tuesday it would hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers to handle the 2023 holiday rush, a similar number of employees it hired a year …
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Focus: Walmart bets on inventory software ahead of tough holiday shopping season
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nandan Mandayam and Siddharth Cavale BENGALURU/NEW YORK (Reuters) – With 10 weeks to go before the kickoff of the critical holiday shopping season, retail executives are preoccupied with how …
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US holiday sales set for slowest year since 2018 as consumers turn frugal – report
by Reutersby ReutersBy Deborah Mary Sophia and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Holiday sales in the United States are estimated to grow at their slowest pace in five years, according to a report …
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Only Two Days Left for New Jersey Back to School Tax Holiday
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEW JERSEY — Time is running out for New Jersey’s back-to-school sales tax holiday, which ends on September 4. The holiday allows consumers to make tax-free purchases of specific school …
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Weekend Weather Report: New Jersey Can’t Ask For Better Weather for Holiday Weekend
The New Jersey shore is in for a sunny and pleasant weekend ahead. Today, expect clear skies with a high around 75 degrees, thanks to an east wind blowing at …
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New Jersey’s Back to School Tax Holiday Starts This Weekend
TRENTON, NJ – As students and parents prepare for the new school year, New Jersey is offering a Sales Tax Holiday to help with budgeting. From August 26 through September …
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JCP&L Says New Underground Cable Could Improve Service in Holiday City
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Jersey Central Power & Light is approaching the final stages of a significant cable replacement project in the Holiday City section of Toms River, Ocean County. …
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What You Need to Know About New Jersey’s Upcoming Back to School Tax Holiday
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNew Jersey Announces Sales Tax Holiday for Back to School Shopping: What You Need to Know TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey shoppers gearing up for the back-to-school season are in …
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By Tilman Blasshofer WINTZENHEIM, France (Reuters) – Eleven people died in a fire that tore through a holiday home for disabled people in eastern France in the early hours of …
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EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that the annual Texas back to school tax-free holiday is scheduled for Aug. 11-13. Typically, sales tax holiday …
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Travelers should build extra time into cross border trips during Texas sales tax holiday, school year resumption
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers to build more time into their travel plans as the annual Texas back to school tax-free holiday is scheduled …
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Factbox-Greek island of Rhodes, ravaged by wildfires, is a popular holiday destination
by Reutersby ReutersATHENS (Reuters) – Following are some facts about the Greek island of Rhodes, facing wildfires that caused thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate this weekend. With a population of …
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Holiday in July: Free Toy Giveaway for Kids in Toms River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Children in Toms River and surrounding towns are being invited to a free toy giveaway on Sunday. Offered as a “Holiday in July”, the event is …
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Schenectady Police Make Multiple Fireworks Violations Arrests over Holiday Weekend
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaSCHENECTADY, NY – Over the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Schenectady Police Department carried out multiple arrests across the city related to loud music and illegal fireworks. The arrests …
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United Airlines CEO aims to avoid flight disruptions ahead of US Fourth of July holiday travel
by Reutersby ReutersBy Anirudh Saligrama (Reuters) – United Airlines plans to make changes in flight operations to avoid weather-related disruptions ahead of the Fourth of July holiday travel, Chief Executive Officer Scott …