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19+ min ago (331+ words) TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) " Local shops along Tucson's 4th Avenue saw steady crowds Saturday as Small Business Saturday kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season. The nationwide event, created by American Express in 2010, is designed to drive customers into independently owned stores " and merchants along the avenue say it has become one of the most important days of the year. According to American Express, Small Business Saturday has generated more than $200 billion in sales for small businesses across the country since its launch. On 4th Avenue, owners said the boost is essential heading into the winter months. "For our business in particular it is like a pivotal moment," said Kate Stern, co-owner of Antigone Books, a longtime independent bookstore on the avenue. Stern said the surge in foot traffic does more than fill the shop for a single weekend. "It launches…...

31+ min ago (94+ words) Expected to go for $26 MILLION at Christie's in London'Winter Egg' of crystal & diamonds was commissioned by slain Tsar Nicholas II for his mother in 1913Most expensive Faberg" ever sold " to surpass $18.5 million Rothschild egg in 2007Footage by... 'Fairest of them all' " Russia's RARE Faberg" egg set to SMASH auction records Expected to go for $26 MILLION at Christie's in London 'Winter Egg' of crystal & diamonds was commissioned by slain Tsar Nicholas II for his mother in 1913 Most expensive Faberg" ever sold " to surpass $18.5 million Rothschild egg in 2007...

40+ min ago (300+ words) The annual Black Friday retail marathon looked familiar on the surface but played out differently behind the scenes in 2025. According to industry publication Retail Dive, online discount levels held largely steady compared with last year, but the drivers of success have shifted. While U.S. e-commerce sales reached about $11.8 billion on Black Friday " a 9.1 % year-over-year increase per Adobe Analytics " and were estimated at $18 billion via Salesforce data (a 3 % rise) the underlying metrics raised more alarms than celebration. "Notably, online order volume dropped 1 % and units per transaction were down 2 % as average selling prices rose 7 %. In the face of inflationary pressures and eroding consumer sentiment, some retailers pulled ahead by leaning into newer levers. For example: Circana's Chief Retail Advisor, Marshal Cohen, told Retail Dive: "The Black Friday that we have come to know and love has changed." "And: "Build it and they will…...

41+ min ago (421+ words) Looks can be deceiving, and that's especially true with those ubiquitous ratings that accompany countless products online and in stores. The five-star rating system, for instance, is commonplace on Google and Amazon. Millions of shoppers rely on it every day to help them decide what to buy, and where. However, just-released research shows that the way the ratings are displayed " whether as a star or a numeral " can make a huge difference in how people interpret them. According to a'new study'from'Cornell University, it all boils down to how our brains process visual stars versus numbers. Take a rating of 3.5, for example. In star form? Shoppers are far more likely to interpret it as four stars than its true rating. "Where there are three full stars and one half star " our brain automatically completes this half picture," Deepak Sirwani, a marketing…...

55+ min ago (479+ words) These petite dresses are marked down and ready to wear. I'm a 5-foot-1 shopping writer, so I know all too well the pain of finding a dress this time of year that not only fits, but also doesn't look like it's swallowing me whole. I've spent far more time than I'd like in dressing rooms and the tailor's, and frankly, I'm over it. Thankfully, years of shopping have made me an expert at spotting petite dresses to fill the gaps in my wardrobe Anytime I need to look and feel instantly polished, I turn to dresses; the one-and-done heroes of my closet. Right now, I have a ton of social events and holiday parties on my calendar, so I'm on the hunt for chic, flattering, petite-friendly dresses. Luckily, I found 15 options that will make getting dressed a breeze. Okay, I…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (884+ words) Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it's Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry have vied for their own piece of the holiday shopping season. The travel trade has firmly joined the trend with another post-Thanksgiving sales push: Travel Tuesday. On the same day as the nonprofit world's Giving Tuesday, airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators get in on the annual spirit to spend by promoting one-day deals. Consumer advocates say there are legitimate savings to be had but also chances to be misled by marketing that conveys a false sense of urgency. "People see "40% off" and assume it"s a once-in-a-lifetime steal, without recognizing that the underlying price may have been inflated or that the same itinerary was cheaper last month....

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (884+ words) Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it's Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry have vied for their own piece of the holiday shopping season. The travel trade has firmly joined the trend with another post-Thanksgiving sales push: Travel Tuesday. On the same day as the nonprofit world's Giving Tuesday, airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators get in on the annual spirit to spend by promoting one-day deals. Consumer advocates say there are legitimate savings to be had but also chances to be misled by marketing that conveys a false sense of urgency. "People see "40% off" and assume it"s a once-in-a-lifetime steal, without recognizing that the underlying price may have been inflated or that the same itinerary was cheaper last month....

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (404+ words) Here's what people are saying SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Union Square was alive Friday with the sights and sounds of the holidays. "I love it. It's a really cool place. I love hanging out here," said Jack Moss. Traditionally Black Friday is all about in-person holiday shopping. We all remember those days when people used to physically fight with each other about the latest holiday trend. But now things are different, and we want to know if Union Square is still a holiday destination for people in the Bay Area. MORE: For the first time in decades, there will be no Santa at Macy's SF Union Square for the holidays By the tree, we met East Bay residents Cheryl Jones and Beverly Clayton. Jones says she plans on doing most of her shopping online, but still thinks visiting Union Square is…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (69+ words) The holiday shopping season is in full swing from Small Business Saturday through Cyber Monday. Despite low consumer sentiment and rising prices, a record 186 million Americans are expected to shop in person and online, according to the National Retail Federation. Shoppers say they are spending carefully, buying less than usual, but still view holiday purchases as essential. Holiday shopping season surges despite low consumer confidence and rising prices...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (417+ words) Lululemon Athletica recently announced a major leadership change, with Celeste Burgoyne departing as President of the Americas and Global Guest Innovation at the end of 2025, while restructuring executive roles and appointing Andr" Maestrini as President and Chief Commercial Officer to oversee all regions and channels globally. This executive transition is paired with the appointment of Carla Anderson as Senior Vice President and General Manager of North American stores, signaling renewed efforts to address slowing U.S. sales and heightened competition. We'll explore how consolidating regional leadership and bringing in new store management could influence lululemon's future growth approach and investment outlook. Rare earth metals are the new gold rush. Find out which 35 stocks are leading the charge. Among recent announcements, lululemon's new athlete kit for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games stands out. This partnership fosters global brand recognition,…...