They did a very good job on seasonal merchandise, like horticultural products.
Department stores, under pressure to compete with discounters and outlet malls, have increasingly been offering shoppers deep discounts on seasonal merchandise.
Analysts predict that department stores, with their more seasonal, trend-sensitive merchandise, are most likely to be whipsawed this holiday season.
Target will often donate its unused, returned or seasonal merchandise (particularly clothing) to Goodwill Industries.
My wife does the books, tapes and seasonal merchandise.
For years, the store has relied on seasonal merchandise in its window displays.
Retailers like starting the holiday shopping season early, and they're already putting out seasonal merchandise and festive decorations.
The early part of the month was blustery and wet in many regions, so shoppers put off buying seasonal merchandise like air-conditioners and bathing suits.
The nation's leading retailers reported stronger sales in June, as warm weather increased demand for seasonal merchandise like air-conditioners, grills and casual clothing.
Conversely, hard-goods retailers may benefit from sales of seasonal merchandise should the sun ever come out for good.