New Centre for Consumer Science report on Christmas gifts - Science Codex

New Centre for Consumer Science report on Christmas gifts Science Codex The stereotypical Christmas gift shopper is a stressed-to-the-max individual with a filled-to-the-rim shopping cart in a busy shopping mall. The shopping hysteria during the weeks before Christmas is frequently debated in the media, and the seeming ... and more »

Sales data suggest festive boost was a blip - Financial Times

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Sales data suggest festive boost was a blip Financial Times By Sarah O'Connor, Economics Reporter Britons lived cheaply last month by eating the leftovers from Christmas and shopping for bargains in the sales, according to the trade association for retailers. Retailers enjoyed an unexpected boost over Christmas ... UK BRC: Base Effects Depress Jan Retail Sales NumbersMNI News all 25 news articles »

Retail sees Christmas cheer despite slow sales - ABC Online

Retail sees Christmas cheer despite slow sales ABC Online There was a surprise fall in retail turnover in the key Christmas shopping period, with official figures showing sales were sluggish in December. Sales came in at $20.88 billion in the month, down 0.1 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis, ... and more »

Boy gets Christmas present of his dreams: a new toilet - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Boy gets Christmas present of his dreams: a new toilet Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A $380 toilet (without seat), however, wasn't going to make the Kruse Christmas shopping list. Michele decided to give the notion the silent treatment. Dustin took the opposite tack. "He kept talking about the dual-flush toilet and how great that was," ... and more »

Retail sales worst since 1984 - Sydney Morning Herald

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Retail sales worst since 1984 Sydney Morning Herald A bumper Christmas shopping season was out of reach for many retailers. Photo: Natalie Grono Retail sales in Australia posted their weakest annual growth in 27 years in 2011, as consumers cut spending in favour of saving and paying down debt. RBA rate decision 'a close call' amid mixed economic dataThe Australian RBA poised to cut rates as inflation softensABC Online all 1,054 news articles »