New data has revealed drastic shifts in UK travel behaviour since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The research, from airport transfer and sightseeing company Welcome Pickups, analysed UK traveller behaviour from March to the end of September this year, comparing it to the same period in 2019. Among the […]
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A HOLIDAY Inn hotel has transformed itself into a gig venue where families can watch live concerts from their hotel room. Guests staying at the Holiday Inn Gatwick were able to watch two 45-minute performances on stage from the comfort of their bedrooms. 7 Families got to watch a concert […]
The pandemic has cast a dark shadow over the upcoming winter holiday season, but many are using their wallets to get into the holiday spirit – for better or for worse. In spite of the uncertain status of employment, health, and limited options for travel and gathering with loved ones, […]
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Black Friday is roughly a month away, but the holiday shopping season has already begun. Retailers, such as Best Buy, Macy’s, and Target, are now offering sales on holiday items that normally start on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The reason for the shift is to make up for lost revenue […]
These days, advent calendars go way beyond chocolate and candy (those are always a solid choice, still). It seems that every brand is coming up with its own one-of-a-kind calendar filled with more exciting — and useful —things than a sugar rush. When it comes to shopping for kids advent […]
Courtesy Sam’s Club Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, holiday shopping is looking very different this year. But the elves at Sam’s Club have been working overtime to bring a unique experience to life to infuse more fun into our online shopping. The bulk discount retailer has launched a very special […]
CLOSE Holidays are usually for gatherings but many get-togethers are complicated or canceled because of COVID-19. USA TODAY If you don’t want to be haunted by procrastination guilt, book your holiday trips by Halloween and you’ll be rewarded with low airfares unseen in recent years, an online travel booking service […]
TipRanks Oppenheimer: These 2 Stocks Could Double, If Not More It’s the final countdown. With the U.S. Presidential election only two weeks away, election year stress is making the rounds on Wall Street, but one pro argues that regardless of the outcome, opportunity could emerge.Oppenheimer’s Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus […]
Joanna Teplin, left, and Clea Shearer, right, from The Home Edit. Courtesy The Home Edit Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, aka The Home Edit, are known for turning forgotten parts of houses, like crammed closets and overstuff pantries into dreamy organized spaces (that are usually color coded). So imagine what they can […]
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly turned everyday shopping on its head, a phenomenon that is increasingly impacting the 2020 holiday season. Still, according to Deloitte, which has been tracking the holiday shopping period for 35 years, what remains consistent is consumer considerations for price, value, convenience, and the desire to […]
Lowe’s is unveiling its holiday deals earlier than ever and launching a Christmas tree delivery service. The home improvement retailer has seen much success in 2020 as consumers double down on spending on the home. “We want to make the holiday experience even more accessible this year by offering competitive […]
It’s always such a relief to have Christmas shopping done before Halloween. The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find […]
By Jack M. Germain Oct 19, 2020 12:04 PM PT The upcoming holiday season is looking a lot different than anyone would have suspected this time last year, as a result of the continuing pandemic. Holiday shoppers are forced to shift their buying habits, and merchants continue to struggle to […]