Winter Holidays

Bloomberg: Toys ‘R’ Us weighing major store closing move

Toys "R" Us is said to be considering a big reduction in its store portfolio.
Amazon bringing back popular event

Amazon is looking to tap into the countless folks who will be getting digital gadgets on Christmas.
Holiday magic at Lord & Taylor, New York City

For its 80th annual holiday window display, Lord & Taylor transformed the Fifth Avenue windows of its Manhattan flagship into a whimsical journey—seen through the lens of enchanted snow globes.
Mastercard: Strong holiday so far as e-commerce surges

Another report indicates that retailers are in for one of their best holidays in years.
Amazon expands delivery options in time for holidays

Amazon is expanding the breadth — and timing — of its signature free shipping program, just in time for the holidays.
Sears extends ties with online giant

Sears Holdings is celebrating the 50th anniversary of one if its iconic brands by deepening its ties with Amazon.
Strong November raises retailers' hopes for holidays

Retail sales jumped in November as U.S. shoppers ramped up their spending as the crucial holiday season began.
Customer Growth Partners raises holiday forecast

It's shaping up as a happy holiday for the nation's retailers — so much so that one retail research/consulting firm has raised its already strong seasonal sales forecast.

Verizon: Online holiday shopping continues strong, driven by 'a perfect storm'