Christmas

Marketing

There's an Epic Battle of Christmas Commercials Unfolding in the U.K.

In one corner -- swooning penguins. In the other -- a heartrending historical account of soldiers calling a temporary truce.

Thought Leaders

10 Tips for a Holiday Party Everybody Will Love That You Can Afford

No matter how small the company, the holidays are a time to celebrate, with maybe a little team building and brand building mixed in.

Business News

USPS to Deliver 7 Days a Week During Holiday Season in Fight With FedEx, UPS

The U.S. Postal Service will offer seven-day delivery this holiday season as it seeks to capitalize on e-commerce's growth and compete against UPS and FedEx.

Marketing

Smaller Online Retailers Seem Immune to the Holiday Frenzy

Christmas sales are significant online but smaller sites unable to compete with either big box stores or Amazon are focused on the basics.

Business News

What's in Store for Christmas? Depends Who You Ask.

As retail experts begin to unwrap their holiday forecasts, the shaky economic recovery is delivering some mixed signals.

Social Media

What America's Retailers Are Spending on Social Media This Holiday Season (Infographic)

Many companies are investing in Facebook campaigns despite changes to its organic reach.

Business News

FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service: Where Shipping Rates Are Headed

FedEx and UPS are looking ahead to a busy holiday season as ecommerce thrives.

Marketing

Want to Generate Buzz? Create Your Own Holiday.

Coming up with your own holiday can be a magnet for publicity, social attention and more sales. Here's how to do it.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

Crazy Office Celebrations: Your 10 Best Holiday Party Pictures

We asked you to send us great pictures from your outrageous office parties. These are the ones we liked best.

Operations & Logistics

Why the Postal Service Can't Capitalize on the Christmas Shipping Woes

This should be the time for the Postal Service to shine, but regulations and Congress won't let it seize competitive ground.

Operations & Logistics

How Consumers Contributed to the Shipping Nightmare on Christmas

UPS and FedEx messed up Christmas deliveries. But lost in the complaints are important changes in American buying that all businesses need to recognize.

Business News

Holy Cow: Bill Gates Plays Secret Santa in Reddit Christmas Miracle

Imagine if Bill Gates was your Secret Santa? One lucky Reddit user was unknowingly paired up with the Microsoft chairman and billionaire, who gave her a cow - sort of.

Business News

How Much Would Santa's Salary Be?

It's a tough job, but someone's got to to do it. Factoring in skill, stealth, and unparalleled delivery service, a new survey says Santa could earn under $138,000 per year.

Marketing

Toys 'R' Us Will Stay Open 87 Straight Hours Before Christmas

Procrastinators, rejoice: Toys 'R' Us is keeping stores open all-day and all-night for last-minute shoppers the four days leading up to Christmas.

Marketing

Boost App Sales by Making the Most of the Holidays

Steps developers can take to take advantage of high rates of new device activations.