(image credit: iStock) 2024’s holiday shopping period was great for retail in the U.S., but once the season ended, shoppers ...

Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.

Data just released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew 4% over 2023, ...

Monthly shopping data from the U.S. Census reveals that we hike spending in December, then remorsefully pull back at the start of the new year.

Ice Amsterdam offers opportunities for Christmas shopping and enjoying hot chocolate or glühwein near the Rijksmuseum. Visitors can skate on the rink, which includes a replica of the Magere Brug, and ...

Milan New Year's Eve (La Festa del San Silvestro) ...

It looks like Christmas 2024 is going to be very different this year but there will be even more emphasis on family time and gift-giving. Whether you're looking for the perfect present for a ...

As the title suggests, this short film follows 7-year-old William (Phoenix Laroche), who receives a velveteen rabbit (voiced by Alex Lawther) as his Christmas. William’s love eventually brings the ...

and unique Albanian arts and crafts are all sold in a dizzying Christmas shopping medley. Those visiting Albania for Christmas will find that it is only celebrated with fervour in select areas and by ...

If you’re Christmas shopping for the foodie in your life, look no further. Whether it’s your partner who’s always Instagramming dinner, or your friend who’s convinced they belong on MasterChef, our ...

“But this year, it’s really taking off.” “It” is the popularity of Christmas shopping at vintage and secondhand stores, what social media users have dubbed “Thriftmas.” On ...