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Holiday retail
Small businesses prepare for the holidays amid the pandemic
by
Sean McHenry
Nov 25, 2020
Small business retailers are facing a holiday season like no other. Three owners share how they're preparing for the shopping season.
For retailers, holiday shopping was strong. But the way we shop is changing.
by
Sean McHenry
Jan 6, 2020
We followed three small business retailers throughout the holiday shopping season. Here's the final word on how it went.
For these retailers, the holiday season is crucial — and has deadlines
by
Sean McHenry
Dec 18, 2019
This holiday season, we're following several retailers from the end of November to the start of the New Year. This is part two of our series.
How much does the holiday retail season matter? Ask these retailers.
by
Sean McHenry
Nov 25, 2019
Marketplace checks in with three small business retailers throughout the holiday season.
Prepping for the holidays with one eye on politics
Nov 20, 2019
One toy store owner says potential tariffs could eat up almost half of his profits.
The holiday shopping season is 6 days shorter this year ... or is it?
by
Justin Ho
Nov 4, 2019
“It’s kind of a moving target,” one analyst says. Some retailers started offering holiday deals before Halloween.
How We Shop: Frugality as a way of life
Oct 30, 2019
For MaryAnn McCarra-Fitpatrick, shopping is serious business.
For public good, not for profit.
Weathering the hard times by selling chocolate
by
Sean McHenry
Nov 15, 2018
"People don't stop buying a few small luxuries" in a recession, one couple found.
For Build-A-Bear CEO, business isn't just about the toys, it's about the experience
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Nov 29, 2017
Sharon Price John weighs in on what it takes to survive as a teddy bear maker in an increasingly digital age.