The wedding industry is a big business and we’ve got the stats to prove it. Tying the knot soon and don’t want to go overboard with the budget? Or perhaps curious to know how your wedding measures up against everyone else’s? We collected data from a wide range of wedding…
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Pro Tips for Smart Shopping During the Holidays
These days, there really is no excuse not to engage in smart shopping. Between price comparison tools, apps and discounts, you almost have to go out of your way not to shop smarter. This is especially true during the holiday shopping season. With holiday sales starting in mid-October and lasting…
Shopping Guide: 5 Tips on Buying Pearls Online
A pearl jewelry piece is transformative. It elevates even the most casual of outfits, it instantly polishes business attire and it dazzles when accompanying eveningwear, from cocktail frocks to formal gowns. But buying pearls online can be tricky. What to buy and, more importantly, where to buy it from? Whether…
Unique Mother’s Day Gifts That Will Make Mom Proud
With Mother’s Day only a couple of weeks away, the hunt for predictable flower bouquets and accompanying cards is ON. But wait, are the expected blooms what mom really wants? In theory, kids should have Mother’s Day gifts down pat. But practice says otherwise. A special report from The Pearl…
Ready to Break up with Valentine’s Day? You’re Not the Only One.
A Valentine’s Day Report from The Pearl Source It’s that time again – the time for flowers, sparkly bling, red ribbons and an overload of sugary treats. They say love is in the air. But is it really? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and in the mist of…
Millennial Spending Habits
Introduction There’s a lot that we already know about Millennials. Millennial Spending Habits – The group, defined by the Pew Research Center as people born between 1981 and 1996, is often blamed for “killing” various industries and products – from casual dining chain restaurants and brick-and-mortar stores to consumer staples…