Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tag: holidays

With higher Christmas tree prices, is an artificial tree an option?

As Christmas approaches, for many the first signs of the season are the roadside tents that pop up for Christmas tree sales. Shoppers seeking that...

Newsbreak November 22, 2022

The National Retail Federation predicts that this will be the busiest shopping season they have ever recorded. Experts advise travelers to bring carry-on bags...

Retailers prepare for hectic holiday season (includes video story)

As people from all over the country observe this upcoming holiday season, retailers are hopeful. They are offering early deals that have bought in shoppers...

Surveys find Thanksgiving will cost more this year (includes video story)

The cost of putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table this week will be 14% higher than last year. "That 14% is the largest increase we've...

Friend’s Giving Car Meet: car lovers celebrated despite pandemic (includes video...

Last month, the Friendsgiving Car Meet was held at Dadeland mall to break the monotony of COVID-19 restrictions at Dadeland Mall. The event host,...

More people are buying Christmas trees amid pandemic than in previous...

As COVID-19 has placed many restrictions on activities this year, most people are spending the holidays differently. Perhaps this explains why more people are...

Miami International Mall workers and patrons unsure about pandemic protocol

As they help customers search for holiday gifts, both workers and patrons at Miami International Mall have mixed feelings about the stores’ varied masking,...

Laid off college students pivot to online businesses

In the wake of mass unemployment and in-home quarantine, some South Florida college students are increasingly looking to start their own businesses. Daniela Cadena is...

Retailers focusing on online shopping for Black Friday (includes video story)

The coronavirus pandemic is causing many big-box retailers to opt for a more online shopping experience this Black Friday. Stores such as Best Buy,...

NightGarden a Magical Light Spectacular

From November 23 to January 6, Fairchild will debut the NightGarden: a fantasy-filled experience of wonder, awe, lights, and live effects. To add on...