A sluggish economy coupled with weak demand has kept the 2011 PNC Christmas Price Index® (PNC CPI) to a moderate gain of 3.5 percent in the whimsical economic analysis by PNC Wealth Management based on the gifts in the holiday classic, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
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If you are like most consumers, the current economic environment and has you re-thinking your holiday shopping list. And, with holiday shopping now in full effect, what better time than now to start thinking about how you can save while still getting the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Nationally recognized consumer trends expert Drew Krasny has great gift ideas to help stretch your holiday dollar. He will discuss everything from the latest trends in gift giving and how to shop on a budget to tips on how to avoid the most common holiday shopping mistakes.
The world’s most romantic city, Paris, has been named the most expensive city in the world for a Club Sandwich, according to research released today by Hotels.com. The classic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and mayo sandwich, available in hotels the world over, has been used as a measure of affordability by the hotel expert. The Club Sandwich Index (CSI) will give holiday-makers an indication of the costs associated with their holiday destination, using one of the most common items on any hotel menu around the world as a barometer.
The CSI average price has been calculated by taking the real prices paid by guests for a Club Sandwich in 30 hotels in the capital or major city of each country measured. In total Hotels.com surveyed the Club Sandwich prices in more than 750 hotels in the five, four and three star category across 26 countries.
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The 2012 Christmas Book was unveiled today by luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in Dallas. The 86th edition of this legendary book continues Neiman Marcus’s unmatched tradition of offering its customers a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts sure to make even their wildest dreams come true.
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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of the new Pure Radiance™ Crackling LumiWick™, featuring natural wood with our exclusive Lumiwick™ to create an extra-wide crackling flame with a soft, radiant glow. When lit, this new candle form creates a unique home experience for friends and family with an ambient crackling wood fire experience. The Crackling LumiWick™ with etched bark glass, will be available in three Pure Radiance™ fragrances this holiday season. Pure Radiance™, launched earlier this year, has a modern design, custom soy wax blend and innovative LumiWick™ technology for a wide flame and consistent burn. The new holiday fragrances are available for purchase now at Yankee Candle’s more than 550 retail stores, www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops.
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Cheer is: More time with the family? Festive décor? Planning in advance? Today, Sam’s Club announced the results of the 2012 Study on Holiday Cheer, which set out to understand the state of holiday cheer among American consumers and discover the routines and inspirations that create cheer during a busy shopping season. The Sam’s Club study revealed that while 75 percent of consumers feel that the recent economy has an impact on their holiday cheer, 79 percent are looking forward to the 2012 holiday season.
To deliver more cheer to hopeful families this holiday, today Sam’s Club and SamsClub.com/holiday launch a host of inspirational holiday solutions for preparing the home, entertaining and gift giving. To further elevate cheer through the season, Sam’s Club has enlisted an all-star squad of Cheer Guides, national experts in decorating, entertaining and charitable giving who will inspire members with creative, fun ideas that ease the stress of the holiday season.
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There are millions of recipes available on the Internet and, with just as many home cooks scouring for menu ideas this holiday season, it would be a great gift for all if helpful information was accessible in just one place. That’s why the National Pork Board is making holiday entertaining easier – and more delicious – by teaming up with top food bloggers to offer endless inspiration and showcase how pork helps “make” any party.
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Bacardi Limited, the largest privately-held spirits company, lights up this year’s holiday season with new brand expressions and ultimate party ideas perfected through its 150-year history. BACARDÍ rum, the spirit that started it all, has been at the center of festivities since 1862 when Don Facundo Bacardí Massó revolutionized the spirits world by creating rum as we know it today. The exceptional quality and mixability of BACARDÍ make it the world’s most awarded spirit and a sure standout at your celebrations.
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The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest of the year for Roto-Rooter’s residential plumbers. Big holiday meal preparation and cleanup can lead to a lot of unwanted waste in the kitchen drain and garbage disposal. Also, a house full of holiday guests who require additional clothes washing, showers and toilet flushes puts a strain on household plumbing.
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Made with Bob Evans’ tasty refrigerated sides, sausage, and America’s #1 selling refrigerated mashed potatoes*, the Thankstini™, Mac ‘n Mashtini™, Roastini™, Autumn Mashtini™, and the Sweet Tater Twist Mashtini™ combine layers of classic ingredients like sweet potatoes, cranberry stuffing and seasonal vegetables into a martini glass for a dramatic side dish, an appetizer or even a simple dessert. The new mashtini recipe collection means less time in the kitchen this holiday season and more time with family and friends. All of Bob Evans delicious food products featured in these new recipes can be found in your grocer’s refrigerated section.
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The most loved viral holiday website in history, ElfYourself.com® is back and is coming to life on new social and mobile platforms. OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office and facility supplies, technology and services, has launched its popular free holiday eGreeting site with a new ElfYourself Live experience that allows users to “elf” themselves while chatting with friends, family and people across the globe during live online broadcasts on YouNow.com.
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An improving economy coupled with a severe drought that caused increased feed costs for large birds generated a 4.8 percent surge in the 2012 PNC Christmas Price Index®, the whimsical economic analysis by PNC Wealth Management based on the gifts in the holiday classic, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
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