Sentences with phrase «holiday plans this year»

I'm excited to start thinking about our holiday plans this year.

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Yet fewer than half of employers (47 %) plan to pay holiday bonuses this season, according to the same poll, a slight increase over last year's 45 %.

Walmart, which is planning to spend $ 2 billion to strengthen its e-commerce operations in the next two years, invested heavily in improving its shopping app ahead of the current holiday season.

Have you sent holiday cards in the past or do you plan to do it this year?

According to Accenture, 40 percent of Americans plan to spend more on holiday shopping this year compared to last year, both in stores and online via computers and mobile devices, so it's your job to earn their attention and dollar.

Some companies that go full tilt during the holidays find that with no time to plan or take off, a party for their own staffers is likely to occur after New Year's Day.

There is an even greater jump in holiday party planning: 49 % are going to throw a party this year, a six - point increase from last year.

Check out these statistics on small business holiday sales, staffing, 2011 spending compared to last year, how much the average consumer will spend this holiday season, if consumers plan on using their mobile devices more to shop, and more.

The planned capital investments follow backlogs that choked UPS» network during last year's holiday shopping surge, which led to shipping delays and forced UPS to spend $ 125 million on leasing additional planes and trucks, cutting into the company's Q4 profits.

Although it might seem counter-productive to staying in the holiday spirit, I've found that it's important to start planning ahead for next year.

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The world's biggest smartphone maker kept its full - year investment plan conservative and warned it would be difficult to increase earnings in the first quarter as demand pulls back from the year - end holiday period.

This year, nearly 60 percent of consumers plan on doing some form of online holiday shopping.

Although they have had to cut back significantly on their holiday budget in recent years, they still plan to spend $ 50 to $ 75 on each child — even though it means relying on credit cards.

A vacation, for instance, brings pleasure as you plan and anticipate getting away, enjoyment while you're actually on holiday, and pleasant memories to savor for years afterwards.

That is especially true if the goal of their overall game plan is to increase foot traffic and sales, and have more satisfied and loyal customers who'll make return visits throughout the year — not just during the holidays.

The following advice can help store owners better manage this year's mobile - holiday marketing initiatives and start planning for 2015:

In fact, 62 percent of consumers report using their smartphones more than previous years to research holiday shopping, and 60 percent of consumers say that they plan to buy more often from smartphones or tablets.

• 40 % of workers say they spent eight hours or more planning for the holidays this past year, while only 34 % spent that much time planning for retirement.

When asked if the state of the U.S. economy would impact their holiday spending plans, four in 10 (41.4 %) said yes, down almost 20 percent from last year and the lowest amount since NRF first asked in 2009.

«The plans announced today (are) the result of many years of working on a succession pipeline,» Liveris told Reuters, adding that he made up his mind to leave during the Christmas holidays.

2017.01.30 Canadian holiday season shoppers overspend again, planning cutbacks in 2017: RBC poll Canadian shoppers overspent once again this past holiday season - and did so in much higher numbers than last year...

If you know you'll have particular holidays, sales events, or other times of year requiring special promotion, plan that out on your calendar.

Small Businesses Need a Plan for the Holidays Whether your business caters to consumers or other businesses, it is important to adjust your normal routine to generate special interest during this time of year.

Toys R Us, which plans to hire more than 12,000 part - time workers despite filing for bankruptcy last week, says it will pay weekend rates during peak holiday times and will offer additional employee discounts this year.

Kohl's said it plans to ratchet up holiday marketing and discounts to bring more people into its stores after it cut its full - year profit outlook Thursday.

By carefully planning your leave around bank holidays and weekends, in the upcoming year, you can maximise your time off without having to use all your official leave days.

The cable station, long - known for cheesy, Hallmark style holiday movies and over-the-top dramas, has announced plans to air Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever later this year.

I am sure teacher workdays are spread sporadically throughout the year and with a little careful planning these days could be aligned with religious holidays.

If you still need some ideas for appetizers for the big day, which honestly was the toughest part of my menu planning this year, here are some quick and easy recipes you can try out for the holidays.

This time of year, with the holidays just over the horizon, it's easy to get caught up in planning for all the special dinners and get - togethers that populate our calendars now through the beginning of next year.

This years lot was ruined whilst we were on holidays but I still plan something similar as I do love this veg.

Between traveling, preparing for the holidays, working on new projects, figuring out plans for the new year — it's been pretty hectic.

I hope that you all survived the holidays without too much stress, and have a great plan for New Year's.

Instead of having a hyper - organized plan in place for what to make and when to make it, like in years past, I'm keeping things tasty by reducing my must - make list to nothing but the very essential: cookies, tourtiere, sausage rolls, holiday candy, and mulled wine.

New Year's Eve Dinner in The Reserve Room / December 31 / 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm / Make plans to join us this holiday season as The Restaurant at Ponte hosts a New Year's Eve Dinner to remember!

Much work goes into the planning, set up, and maintenance of holiday festivities at Windsor Court Hotel every year.

I've kept with tradition the last few years with apple pies and holiday cookies, but this year I'm planning to spice things up a bit with these White Chocolate Sweet Potato Blondies that are perfect for all scenarios.

Am planning on making this for Thanksgiving this year (yes, I plan ahead that much — I LOVE the holiday season).

I've been so overwhelmed with the holidays this year and life in general (read: two two year olds) I wasn't planning on posting this week.

Hopefully everyone will have happy holidays (and a white Christmas), and I plan on posting more before the new year.

This year, I plan on making the holiday fun by using McCormick to make this family - friendly party a real fiesta!

Just 55 miles from the Florida coast, the award - winning resort is planning delectable holiday menus and a host of Christmas and New Year's festivities, all infused with a laidback, authentic Bahamian vibe.

I hadn't planned on simplifying the holidays this year.

Right now I'm planning on sharing a few holiday themed recipes, one that's very near and dear to my heart for Christmas AND another that's something I've never attempted until this year.

Every year the Cardinals get together, take an uncomfortable group shot and send out a holiday card announcing they've lost a ridiculously important part of their pitching plans.

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With the 28 - year - old expected to return to the Blues» Cobham training ground on Monday, Spanish news outlet Marca report that he does not plan on ending his holiday just yet, the forward choosing to remain in Brazil for the time being.

She plans every year to go to temple for the High Holidays, to make her parents happy, to stay connected to something, but she never does.

Creating Holiday Traditions — Every year you have the opportunity to create a new holiday tradition, what do you have planned for this year?