Latest Holidays News
Holiday shoppers put wallets away in December, sales slump despite discounts
The fall-off followed a revised 0.4 per cent pop in November, an indication that shoppers had both completed their Christmas shopping early and were cautious consumers during the holiday season, analysts said. The overall story here is that after a
Updated: 02/21/2012 12:00P
Wal-Marts Higher Sales Came at a Cost
Meanwhile, Macys, Home Depot and Saks Fifth Avenue all reported very strong holiday seasons on Tuesday. There was a mix of good and not-so-good news at Wal-Mart. It reported the second straight quarter of positive same-store sales; Wal-Mart had been
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:58A
Crisis-hit Portuguese defy govts Carnival cutback plan, leave work and
LISBON, Portugal — Elaborate costumes, scary masks and eye-popping wigs trumped dreary economic austerity Tuesday as most Portuguese defied a government appeal to keep working on one of their most beloved holidays: Carnival.
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:57A
TV-series hot nurses need only apply: Swedish hospital spices up summer
By Lee Moran Bosses at Stockholms South General Hospital say on an internet advert they are looking for TV series-hot staff to work during the summer holidays. The advert reads: You will be motivated, professional, and have a sense of humour.
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:57A
Changes to Stony Brooks Academic Calendar Inevitable
The committee was scheduled to meet next in 2015, when it was to consider altering the calendar in consideration of Muslim holidays. On February 6, the University Senate passed a resolution urging the administration to create a “shared governance
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:52A
Portuguese reject govts Carnival cutback plan
Others argue that the celebrations generate an important revenue for many small businesses, commerce and tourism. (AP Photo/ Francisco Seco) A dancer of Grande Rio samba school parades on a float during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:47A
Macys 4th-quarter profit climbs on strong holiday spending and surging online
NEW YORK — Macys Inc. said strong holiday and online sales helped push its fiscal fourth-quarter net income up 12 percent. The department store chains results topped Wall Streets expectations and its stock climbed. Macys, which runs Bloomingdales
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:43A
Jigsaw Holidays Announces Bredon Cottage - Available for Holiday Rental
Witney-based Luxury Cotswold Cottages agent Jigsaw Holidays today announces the addition of Bredon Cottage to its portfolio of premium Cotswolds Cottages, available for short and medium term rental. Witney-based Luxury Cotswold Cottages agent Jigsaw
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:42A
Cellphone robberies spike during holidays, police say
Heinzel said these crimes often spike during school holidays like Family Day weekend as perpetrators sometimes target social events they find through social media. With March break around the corner, Heinzel said three robberies this past weekend serve
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:38A
Holiday spending pushes Macys 4Q profit higher
21, 2012, its fiscal fourth-quarter net income climbed 12 percent thanks to strong holiday spending and surging online sales. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File) Macys Inc. said strong holiday and online sales helped push its fiscal fourth-quarter net income
Updated: 02/21/2012 11:34A
