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Holidays
How holiday tamale makers are managing inflation
Dec 20, 2023
We talked to two Albuquerque tamale makers about handling their costs and gearing up for the festive seasonal push.
Candy cane producers feel the bite of rising sugar prices
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Erin Delmore
Dec 20, 2023
With Christmas approaching, candy canes are hanging from trees around the United States. But producing the sugar that goes in them is becoming more expensive — pushing up prices at the register.
The scariest part of Halloween: supply chains
Oct 2, 2023
Consumers may spend a record $12.2 billion this year — that's the treat. But sellers may need tricks to bring their goods to market.
The big business of wacky holidays
Sep 4, 2023
Holidays, even made-up ones, can be powerful marketing tools.
Summertime is stocking season for this toy store owner
Jul 3, 2023
Ali Cat Toys is doing the bulk of its holiday buying now, and even stocking up for next Easter season.
Wastewater workers wish for a fatberg-free holiday
Dec 26, 2022
Our sewers work overtime at this time of year.
As inflation hangs over the holidays, advertisers target feelings over products
Dec 22, 2022
Instead of displaying abundance of materials, ads are leaning into things like family time.
For public good, not for profit.
What it means to buy a house on a block that loves Christmas
Dec 20, 2022
Residents of 34th Street in Baltimore purchased not just a dwelling, but a whole new way of life during the month of December.
This holiday season, things are looking up for performing arts organizations
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Jordan Mangi
Dec 16, 2022
Classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" bring needed ticket revenue to arts nonprofits.
From gifts to flights, it’s best to buy early this holiday season
by
Jordan Mangi
Nov 4, 2022
Advice from experts on how to maximize your money when it comes to the holidays.