NORAD Santa Tracking Origin and Global Growth
NORAD Tracks Santa began with a 1955 Colorado Springs ad that linked children to Santa and the CONAD command. The program grew to social media and global reach, with 18.9 million visitors in 2011 and over 1 million Facebook likes plus 114000 Twitter followers ahead of this year’s operation.
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Holiday shopping cools as overall sales slip into December
Consumer spending slows after Black Friday as ShopperTrak reports a 4.3 percent weekly dip through December 15. Online sales grow 8.4 percent while forecasters trim holiday growth to 2.5 percent. Malls show modest promotions with Aero Postale and Ann Taylor offering deep discounts, including a dress marked down from 118 to 21.30 after further cuts.
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MasterCard Advisors
Data Service
BMO Capital Markets
Garden State Plaza
Aeropostale
Charles David
Cachet
Ann Taylor
ShopperTrak
Christmas tree shortages hit Las Cruces shoppers hard
Residents report real trees sold out at many stores while potted trees and artificial options remain. Stores such as Lowe's Home Depot and Walmart still offer a limited supply including 5-6 foot potted trees and pre lit artificial trees, with prices around 45 dollars for healthy desert varieties.
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Quinn
Lowe's
James Diaz
Las Cruces
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Terri Allison
Home Depot
Lincoln National Forest
Phil Archer
Archer Farms
la Mesa
Walmart
Big Lots
After Christmas sales eyed as big discount window looms
Shoppers plan post holiday deals as retailers brace for smaller margins with discounts potentially reaching 80 percent. Analysts say consumer patience could push sales after Christmas, with ShopperTrak lowering holiday growth to 2.5 percent and retailers urged to slash prices to attract spenders.
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Lenox Square
Macy’s
New York
Maureen Whyte
Whyte
Marshal Cohen
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