News; National business; Retailers fear toy shortages at Christmas as tariffs freeze supply chain May 1, 2025 Updated Thu., May 1, 2025 at 5:22 p.m. BEIJING, CHINA – APRIL 10: Vendors organize ...

The production of toys, Christmas trees and decorations is usually in full swing by now. It takes four to five months to manufacture, package and ship products to the United States.

“We have a frozen supply chain that is putting Christmas at risk,” said Greg Ahearn, chief executive of the Toy Association, a U.S. industry group representing 850 toy manufacturers.

Sun Yingfang, who has been making Christmas trees for 20 years, said she will give short shrift to anyone looking for a price cut. “We won’t reduce the prices. Even if it’s due to tariffs ...

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While Christmas Tree Shops are no more, they remain part of New England’s collective memory. Driving over the Sagamore Bridge, Sammarco said he can’t help but look over at the windmill and ...

Rumpke will collect your Christmas tree, with all decorations removed, at the curb on your regular trash collection day. If your tree is larger than 10 feet tall, cut it in two. Call 513-745-8538 ...

From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, and togetherness. Its evergreen branches, twinkling lights, and ...

A Christmas tree may shed its needles soon after being cut down if it is harvested in the midst of this active transition. "We're basically stressing the trees out to the extreme.

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Electronic Christmas trees are all the rage and make a great alternative to real firs that drop their pines, or fiddly fake ones that need to be fitted together – but one has left people confused.