Trends in 2016 holiday shopping season and top toys
The 2016 season shows wacky trends with Hatchimals as the it toy priced at 59.99 and a surge in PJ Masks and Paw Patrol related items. Nintendo New Classic is a top grown up item with strong sales, while tacky holiday sweaters rise as a bright clothing spot. Lean inventories may limit discounts, and app fatigue challenges retailers to keep shoppers engaged with useful features.
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Santa Photo Weekends At Multiple Local Branches
Santa will be at several area locations from 3 to 6 p.m. at 11001 Eagle Drive Mont Belvieu and 6218 FM 2100 Crosby with free photos for kids. On December 10 Santa appears at Baytown Gentle Dental 3700 Emmett Hutto Blvd from 2 30 to 5 p.m. with treats and a free photo. For details call 281 422 3611 or 281 837 9122.
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Make holiday shopping trips social and fun
Consumer Reports notes Americans spend about 15 hours shopping during the holidays with women allotting 20 hours and men 10. To balance time, shoppers can turn trips into social events by inviting others, sharing lists, planning meals, and adding movies or coffee breaks to refresh.
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