Christmas Shopping

Border towns boom time as southern shoppers flock to Northern Ireland

Edit Belfast Telegraph 07 Nov 2016

Cross-border shopping is at a six-year high with some Northern Ireland retailers reporting an annual sales increase of more than 60%, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal ... The trend, which is being welcomed by retailers and the hospitality industry, is expected to continue in the run-up to Christmas as southern shoppers head north in search of bargains of between 20% and 25% off some products....

Celebrate ‘A very Brisbane Christmas’ with Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Oaks Hotels & Resorts Limited)

Edit Public Technologies 07 Nov 2016

Celebrate 'A very Brisbane Christmas' with Oaks Hotels & Resorts ... There's something for everyone in Brisbane this festive season, with the River City soon to be transformed into an enchanting Christmas wonderland filled with twinkling lights and spirited cheer, and offering a range of fun-filled events and celebrations for friends, families and couples to enjoy....

10th Annual Holiday Extravaganza (City of Watford City, ND)

Edit Public Technologies 07 Nov 2016

A hometown Christmas shopping experience! Crafters and vendors bringing you an opportunity to find unique gifts right here in Watford City!. Come shop, have supper with us and sip on a hot cup of coffee while enjoying a sweet Christmas treat! ......

Meet the women who have ALREADY finished their Christmas shopping

Edit The Daily Mail 07 Nov 2016

It's only the start of November. But already two Australian women have finished their Christmas shopping and one has even already made the festive dessert in advance ... ....

Christmas card shops pop up for good causes

Edit York Press 07 Nov 2016

THE festive season is under way with the opening of charity Christmas card pop-up shops in York ... ....

Hilton Anaheim Elevates The Holiday Spirit With Exclusive VIP Shopping Experience, Seasonal Activities For The Entire Family (Hilton Hotels Corporation)

Edit Public Technologies 07 Nov 2016

Hilton Anaheim Elevates The Holiday Spirit With Exclusive VIP Shopping Experience, Seasonal Activities For The Entire Family ... Leisure travelers can indulge in an exclusive 'Spend $50, Get $50' VIP shopping experience at South Coast Plaza and celebrate the ... Guests will marvel at Christmas Tree Lane, ornately decorated Christmas trees in various themes....

British Land wraps up augmented reality campaign at 21 centres (British Land Company plc)

Edit Public Technologies 07 Nov 2016

Freezy's Christmas Adventure is being rolled out at 21 local and regional centres across the company's multi-let retail portfolio ... 'Consumers want places where they can shop, eat and be entertained. We put our customers at the heart of our offer and Freezy's Christmas Adventure will give families visiting our centres a fun and memorable experience....

Shipping Costs More Important to Holiday Shoppers than Speed (JDA Software Group Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 07 Nov 2016

consumers conducted by JDA Software Group, Inc., nearly 3 in 4 respondents (73 percent) say they prefer to do their holiday shopping outside of the holiday season, during ecommerce sales, such as Amazon Prime Day ... 'Amazon Prime Day was a hit this summer, it's interesting to see how much of an impact it had on our survey respondents and their holiday shopping plans....

From leggings to baubles, enterprises offer artists a new canvas

Edit The Guardian 07 Nov 2016

The leggings will be in the gallery shop in December ... “Later today I’m going to the Royal College of Art to give students a broad brief asking them what would delight them if it was in our shops ... Personally I really love the projects where we give emerging creatives the opportunity and we together create something that’s wonderful for us to have in the shop and very precious to them to have in their portfolio.”....

Sweet tidings

Edit The Hindu 07 Nov 2016

When Christmas came they could not eat the Western confectionery they had ordered from Calcutta, as it had got delayed. So they ate sweets from the shop of Ghantewala, established about a decade earlier, and liked them so much that even their Resident at the Mughal Court, General Ochterlory had “mithai” every evening along with his 13 Bibis....

Bellerive Boardwalk Carols swings up tempo (Clarence City Council)

Edit Public Technologies 07 Nov 2016

The Eastern Shore's biggest Christmas event has swung around again with a wonderful feast of song and celebration. Clarence Carols and Christmas Concert will be on Sunday 11 December from 7-9pm at Bellerive Boardwalk ... 'What makes Clarence's Christmas Concert such a strong event is the classic sing-along experience,' Mayor Chipman said....

Parking fines: Four DUP MLAs calls for £90 penalty to be reduced

Edit BBC News 07 Nov 2016

'Greater deterrent' ... "NIIRTA opposed the increase in car parking fines to £90 as it contributes to a fear factor for many shoppers coming into town centres and almost encourages them to shop out of town where there are no red coats and free car parking" ... Last month, a Belfast City Council committee voted to end the council's annual policy of offering free car parking in the city centre in the run-up to Christmas. Related Topics. ....

Ask Amy: Annual review leaves worker stunned

Edit Denver Post 07 Nov 2016

Dear Amy. I was recently blindsided by a horrible annual review. I do well at my job and have never had any indication from any of my coworkers or superiors that I was disliked, or that I did not perform my duties ... Christmas has become an icky time of year for me ... I seldom travel home for the holidays, so I end up shopping and shipping gifts ... I am inclined to let everyone know that I am not participating in Christmas this year and why ... ....

Economics of Christmas

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