Archive for October 13th, 2007

Christmas goose could be cooked

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

He is looking for better Christmas figures than last year, although they were happy with sales during the last festive season. The retail industry meanwhile has its forecasts for this year. “We think it’s going to be a good Christmas,” says a spokesman at the NZ Retailers Association.

A miserable, hamper-less Christmas

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

JULIAN ELLIS and his family endured a miserable Christmas last year. His 200 saving scheme would have provided the family with a feast, but instead they had to spend money they had earmarked for Christmas presents on food. Mr Ellis, of Elmsfield Road, Thornton, said: Me and my partner Lynn are on benefits so [...]

Boo! Here comes the ‘Christmas Creep’

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

And Ahwatukee stores show how creepy it is. Target starts slowly, but at the Ray Road store, the Thanksgiving holiday dйcor is nearly non-existent as Elmo the Drummer Boy and Disney licensed ornaments share the same aisle with Winnie-the-Pooh and Fluffy Chicken toddler Halloween costumes. Nearby, a row of Christmas and holiday cards face off [...]

Some outlets turning quickly to Christmas

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

This year, the Owenton-based Halloween Express will convert 18 company-owned and 12 franchise stores to Christmas Express stores and keep them open until early January. “There aren’t many Christmas stores left, at least not chains,” said Sigretto, who also owns Elk Creek Hunt Club and Sporting Clays, and Kentucky’s largest vineyard, Elk Creek Vineyards. [...]

British high streets facing Christmas lights blackout thanks to health and safety

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Christmas lights on Britain’s high streets are under threat because councils cannot afford the expensive insurance premiums Health and safety killjoys are threatening Britain with a Christmas blackout, council bosses warned yesterday. Crippling insurance costs and absurd safety requirements mean many local authorities have abandoned their traditional lighting displays.

Woolies plays down Christmas fears

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

He was quoted in Retail Week as saying: “Our advice at this stage is to put toys at the top of the priority list for Christmas shopping The situation is changing on a daily basis and it is too early to tell whether there will be shortages of the most popular lines as [...]

Guide to Columbus, Ohio, Christmas Events and Holiday Festivals in 2007

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Adjust font size Save for Later Email to Friends Print Mode Submit your own content on this or any topic. Get started . The capital of Ohio sparkles with Holiday events and Christmas Festivals throughout Columbus this November and December 2007. From Winter Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo to the popular Gahanna Holiday Lights [...]