Tag: Holiday Shopping
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Time to Spare a Thought: How Festive Carols Are Shaping Holiday Shopping
Introduction: A Festive Signal for Shoppers and Retailers As December unfolds, the retail landscape is illuminated not just by twinkling lights and window displays but by something subtler and more influential: in-store Christmas carols and seasonal jingles. These sonic cues have long been a staple of the holiday shopping experience, but in today’s fast-paced retail…
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Why Your Terry’s Chocolate Orange Has Shrunk and Cost More This Christmas
Introduction: A familiar treat, a smaller bar, a higher price Shoppers may notice that the familiar Terry’s Chocolate Orange on the supermarket shelf isn’t quite the same this Christmas. The price has edged upward, and the bar itself is noticeably smaller than it was last year. While the 8% reduction in weight is not unprecedented…
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Christmas Dinner on a Budget: Which? Finds Prices Surge Up to 70%
Introduction: Costly festive staples As households prepare for the holiday season, Which? has revealed that Christmas dinner and festive treats are costing more this year. In a survey of common holiday ingredients, shoppers are facing price hikes of up to 70% on chocolatey festive treats, while the price of a conventional turkey has jumped by…
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Why Christmas Dinner Is More Expensive This Year: Which? Reveals Price Surges Across Treats and Turkey
Overview: Prices surge across Christmas staples Shoppers are facing noticeably higher prices for Christmas dinner ingredients and festive chocolate treats, according to the consumer watchdog Which?. The group’s latest analysis shows that some common holiday items have surged by as much as 70% in price compared with last year. The findings come as households prepare…
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Black Friday: Deep Discounts Target Anxious Shoppers as Holiday Spending Picks Up
Americans Readying for Holiday Shopping Amid Inflation Fears After a year dominated by tariffs, rising costs of living, and economic uncertainty, many Americans are turning their attention to the upcoming holiday shopping season with a mix of caution and optimism. The traditional punch of Black Friday discounts is expected to draw anxious consumers back into…
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Black Friday Signals Deep Discounts as Shoppers Brace for the Holidays
Heading into the Holiday Season: A Retail Reset After a year dominated by tariffs and the rising cost of living, American shoppers are preparing to turn their attention to the holiday season with more optimism than fear. Retail analysts say Black Friday could be the start of a sustained stretch of aggressive discounts designed to…
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158 Christmas Presents, Chosen by Guardian Columnists: A Festive Gift Guide
Overview: A Guardian Gift Guide for Every Budget The countdown to Christmas is on, and the Guardian’s panel of trusted columnists has curated a diverse list of 158 presents to suit every recipient and budget. From practical essentials to indulgent treats, the guide aims to ease the stress of gift shopping while offering ideas that…
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Adult Advent Calendars: Green Alarm Over Superfluous Consumerism
Introduction: The rise of adult Advent calendars In recent years, the festive season has seen a surprising shift. Advent calendars, once a childhood ritual of counting down to Christmas, have exploded into a broader market aimed at adults. From gourmet chocolates to beauty products and even niche trinkets, the modern calendar promises daily delight. But…
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Why AI Toys Are Raising Safety Concerns for Parents and Advocates
Overview: Advocates Urge Caution Amid AI Toy Deployments A coalition of child and consumer advocacy groups, led by the nonprofit Fairplay, is urging families to think carefully before purchasing AI-powered toys this holiday season. The advisory, released by Fairplay and partners, highlights a range of safety and privacy risks associated with AI toys that are…
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Target Signals Tough Holiday Season as Quarterly Profit Slips Amid Inflation Pressure
Target Warns of a Difficult Holiday Season Target Corporation, one of the nation’s largest retailers, signaled more pressure on sales as it reported a slide in profit for the third quarter. The retailer cited persistent inflation that has restrained consumer spending and made it harder to attract shoppers during a key ramp-up period for holiday…