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HSN Announces Facebook Promotion in Support of Children’s Hospital

Walter Verfenstein — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:27:00 +0000

On Friday HSN announced that, through Christmas Day, fans of the HSN Facebook page will have a chance to “share” an ornament from the “HSN Cares” heART HSN 2011 Designer Ornament Collection and support the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. HSN will donate $1 to St. Jude for each person who shares an ornament, up to $100,000.

“HSN Cares”, supports women and families by raising awareness and funds for trusted organizations. As a part of its annual campaign for St. Jude, HSN kicked off the 2011 holiday shopping season with the annual heART HSN 2011 Designer Ornament Collection, limited-edition designer ornaments, personally designed by HSN celebrities. 100% of the profits – no less than 30% of the purchase price of each ornament – is donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Fans can raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital three ways – by sharing an HSN ornament from Mariah Carey, Emeril Lagasse, Heidi Daus, Martha Stewart, Nate Berkus, Joy Mangano, Marlo Thomas, Jennifer and Sly Stallone, Rhonda Shear, Colin Cowie, Diane Gilman or Twiggy; buying an ornament from the collection; or making a customer donation through HSN.

HSN Inc. Press Release Dec. 2, 2011

Rapaport Reports Lower-than-Usual Wholesale Jewelry Trading and Possible Scarcity of VS2-SI Stones

Walter Verfenstein — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:15:33 +0000

In a market report issued yesterday, Rapaport also noted growing demand for fancy shapes in the United States, as consumers shift to more affordable price points. Diamonds.Net by Rapaport Dec. 1, 2011

Americans Spend More than Ever During 4-Day Thanksgiving Weekend

Walter Verfenstein — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:12:08 +0000

The Associated Press reports that Americans spent $52.4 billion over the four-day Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, the highest total ever recorded during the traditional start to the holiday shopping season. It took Midnight store openings and heavy discounts to do it. And analysts predict that retailers will have to keep the discounts coming in order turn in a successful second half of the shopping season.

It’s Back to the Christmas Basics for HSN and Other Retailers

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:40:07 +0000

We don’t mean putting the Christ back in Christmas. Rather, we’re talking about sticking with red, green and gold, eschewing elaborate or “out-there” themes and making sure all Christmas trees are rightside up, not upside down. There, there, that’ll calm consumers worried about their jobs or expiring unemployment insurance! Associated Press Oct. 4, 2009

No Xmas Miracle; Retailers Report Dismal Holiday Sales

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:00:57 +0000

Retail sales fell 2.2 percent for the November/December holiday shopping season, the biggest decline in almost 30 tears, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. The 1.7% drop in December sales came on the heels of a 2.7 percent decline during the previous month, as consumers fretted about tightened budgets and job insecurity. Luxury department stores like Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Nordstrom, plus many non-anchor, mall-based retailers experienced double digit sales declines. The New York Times Jan. 8, 2009

National Retail Federation Predicts Disappointing Holiday Season

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:17:58 +0000

The NRF predicts a 2.2% increase in November and December retail sales (excluding auto, fuel and restaurant spending) over the same last year. That’s half the 10-year average annual increase of 4.4% and the smallest rise since 2002. The Wall Street Journal Sept. 25, 2008 Paid subscription may be required.