Holiday Shopping

Social media is another point of contact with consumers.

More Chinese visit other parts of Europe than the UK because of awkward visa procedures. Twenty-five European countries come under the Schengen Agreement but the UK is not a member.

Early readings from the 2012 holiday shopping season are downbeat, as consumers held back on spending due to inclement weather and economic uncertainty exacerbated by Washington’s “fiscal cliff” impasse.

Less than half of Canadians are confident that they can identify fake goods this holiday season, finds a new survey.

In this photo illustration, Wal-Mart advertises Cyber Monday sales on the company’s website on Nov. 26, in Chicago, Ill.

An impressive variety of goods from vendors spanning the globe beckoned to retail store owners visiting the Javits Center Monday. Many business owners attend to select products for the upcoming holiday season.