Is the post office open today? Will mail be delivered on Dec. 26? Here's what to know about post offices and the holiday statusPresident Donald Trump declared December 26 a holiday for federal employees in 2025. This is a temporary order and not a permanent federal ...
27 Dec, 2025, 12.00 AM IST
Are banks open the day after Christmas as Trump declared December 26 a federal holiday? What to know about banks, post office, and stock market todayAre banks open the day after Christmas: Many Americans wondered if banks would be open the day after Christmas. President Trump declared De...
26 Dec, 2025, 07.01 PM IST
Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve? Holiday hours finally explainedWalmart will be open on Christmas Eve 2025 with shorter hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shoppers can buy last-minute gifts, decorations, food, ...
23 Dec, 2025, 07.09 PM IST
Last minute holiday buying; here are the stores open—and closed—on Christmas Day 2024Christmas Day often comes with surprises, and sometimes that includes realizing you’ve forgotten a crucial item or gift.
25 Dec, 2024, 06.18 PM IST
UK retailers feed off public affection for festive adsThey come with big budgets, are wrapped in sentimentality and boost company revenues -- Britain's latest instalment of eagerly awaited Chri...
08 Dec, 2024, 02.48 PM IST
Boxing Day sales projected to soar despite store closures: Online shopping dominatesBoxing Day sales anticipate a five-year high despite several stores closing. Projected average spending of £253, up from £24 last year, ref...
26 Dec, 2023, 06.34 PM IST
Post Christmas Boxing Day sales to fall amid rising cost of living in UKBarclaycard has projected that the average person will spend £229 in post-Christmas sales, £18 less than last year. As a result of the high...
26 Dec, 2022, 07.55 PM IST
Boxing Day Sales 2022: See best deals available in UKThe Boxing Day discounts may not 'formally' begin until the day after Christmas, but there are already a variety of fantastic deals to be f...
26 Dec, 2022, 07.10 PM IST
Merry Commerce: The great Indian festive season is not over yetThe great Indian festive season from Navratri to Diwali has got a welcome extension to Christmas, as companies are ready with product launc...
24 Dec, 2022, 09.54 PM IST
Cake makers unlikely to slice pricesThough size of Indian bakery industry is about Rs 21,000 crore, cakes account for only a minor slice, while breads and biscuits make up a l...
09 Dec, 2017, 12.51 AM IST
- Retail sales hit a high Down Under
Australian retailers may have record post-Christmas sales as lower borrowing costs and government stimulus packages spur consumer demand, a...
02 Jan, 2009, 02.42 AM IST
- X'mas cheer for retailers
Sales this Christmas season have topped their expectations, raising hopes of a revival in consumer sentiment after disappointing shopping n...
26 Dec, 2008, 03.09 AM IST
- A Dickensian Christmas
Thanks to belt-tightening, true Christian spirit is fashionable again.
25 Dec, 2008, 12.12 AM IST
- LG, Samsung, Sony, Godrej bet big on Xmas & New Year sales
With sales falling by about 70% post-Diwali, consumer electronics majors like LG, Samsung, Sony and Godrej are betting on Santa to tide ove...
22 Dec, 2008, 12.19 AM IST
- High-spending Swedes slightly deterred by world crisis
Swedes are still expected to spend more than last year at the Christmas period despite the global financial crisis, though the increase wil...
08 Dec, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Christmas sales match that of Diwali
Indian consumers don’t seem to bat an eyelid these days when its comes to splurging big bucks.
26 Dec, 2007, 03.42 AM IST
- US retailers slash prices after raking $16 bn in holiday sales
The nation’s retailers were ushering in the post-Christmas shopping season by slashing prices even more on holiday items and stocking up on...
27 Dec, 2006, 02.41 AM IST