Retailers across the United States are already getting into festive gear as the holiday season draws nearer. Consumer researchers say that the average American starts to think about Christmas purchases in October already, and major retailers are taking advantage of this fact by announcing dramatic price slashes on holiday items, effective immediately.

When it comes to holidays, one of the all-time favorites is Christmas. However, when it comes to holidays, joyous spirit and decking the halls with boughs of holly is not the only thing that attracts the crowd. Some of us like a good scare and dressing up as the boogeyman.

San Diego, California-based retail giant PriceSmart, which had the distinction of being the first non-Filipino business to take advantage of liberalized retail laws in the Philippines, has decided to close all its affiliated stores in Manila, the Philippines.

American Internet firm Yahoo increased its hold over the Asian online market by buying a 10 percent stake in Gmarket, South Korea`s second largest online retailer.

Businesses on the internet have started to florish more than ever in recent months. Currently everyone turns to the web when it comes time to research prices, find a business or compare products. Because the internet is so accessible and overflowing with retail business, more and more people are buying their products online.

Mediaguide, a radio airplay company which electronically monitors college, non-commercial and commercial radio airplay across more than 2,500 stations, has teamed up with The Almighty Institute of Music Retail.

Containing a comprehensive listing of over 200 manufacturers based in Mexico, the Mexican Wholesale Directory provides retailers direct access to wholesale Mexican goods, allowing them to bypass distributors and enjoy additional savings and increased profits on the resale of Mexican wholesale goods.

New announcement of online video renting website was timed to demonstrate the continued strength of the independent video retailer in America.

Blue Moon Galleries, Downtown Waynesboro Virginia`s newest retail store, will provide customers in the Shenandoah Valley the convenience of in-store ordering from the company`s rapidly expanding selection of unique and upscale gift and home decor items.