Great American Cookies tries to sweeten its year

Great American Cookies tries to sweeten its year

Back-to-school needs spur August retail sales

Most retailers beat August sales expectations Thursday as parents opened up their wallets to get children ready for school.

World's longest Christmas season begins

MANILA, Philippines - For Filipinos, the Christmas season starts as early as September 1. Take a peek at some of this year's attractions, the newest decor and food suggestions for this important occasion.

Longer racing meet could dim magic

By overdosing on a good thing, Saratoga could lose some of the magic that translates into whopping attendances and handles that make Aqueduct and Belmont look like bush league. Because the retailers have stretched out Christmas shopping so long, it has lost some of its unique qualities,'' he said. Several visiting dignitaries, including President John F. Kennedy, called City Hall one of the most ...

Authorities prepare to keep people safe in ‘ber’ months

It’s that time of the year when the market begins to be flooded with unsafe and dangerous substandard items for the Yuletide season. Anticipating a deluge of illegal importations from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong starting this month, Acting Deputy Commissioner Filomeno Vicencio Jr. placed Customs officials on full alert to thwart attempts to slip into the country below standard ...