Before online shopping, the holiday season began when glossy catalogs arrived at the doorstep. In the 1970s, these catalogs were cultural events packed with toys, fashions, gadgets, and wild retro ...
PORTLAND, Maine — Honey, they shrunk the catalogs. While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the printed gift guides arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many ...
Dec. 20, 2004 -- -- When the makers of the popular Power Ranger dolls told JCPenney in 1994 they could not make enough dolls for the holiday season, the retailer axed the toy, expected to be one of ...