Mardi Gras is big business. The first known celebration was held in 1702 in the newly established Mobile, a port city settled by two French explorers, Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville
According to a November 2017 survey from the National Retail Federation, U.S. shoppers planned to spend an average of nearly $1,000 ($967.13) this Christmas, most of it paid for on
Whether they’re strapped for cash or are trying to squeeze all the value they can out of their credit card rewards, many readers could likely use some help setting (and
Costume shops and vintage clothing retailers obviously get a surge in foot traffic as Halloween approaches. But they aren’t the only businesses to benefit from this holiday. Halloween creep Each
Tomorrow is Independence Day, the annual celebration of this country’s founding and everything American. In the weeks that follow, you can easily bring that focus on the stars and stripes
With Memorial Day around the corner, now’s a good time to plan your coverage of summer hiring stories. Here are three job angles to consider. Teens and summer jobs Who are
Third to only Christmas and Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day tops the charts of the year’s highest grossing holidays, clocking in at nearly $20 billion in consumer spending. Despite the money being
Pop! Ringing in the New Year by uncorking a bottle of bubbly is a timeless tradition. If you’re looking for a timely business story to run before all the parties come
In the past, we’ve written about how useful the Census Bureau’s “Facts for Features” can be for generating topical business stories. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a good time
Halloween may be thrilling and mischievous for the average American, but for the retail industry it’s deadly serious. This Halloween is set up to be the most profitable ever, according
Memorial Day is more than just backyard barbecue picnics—it’s about commemorating those who died while serving America. Here are four fresh business angles you can cover as the holiday approaches.
April 22, 2016, is Earth Day, and the census has plenty of data you can use to find new business angles for your timely features on sustainable energy. Here are
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