Sentence examples for challenging holiday from inspiring English sources

The company has brokered deals everywhere in the US, from WalMart to Bloomingdales, but recently disappointed investors after it issued a profit warning slashing its full-year net income to $41.5 million from a previous target of $54 million, citing a challenging holiday season in the US.

And this was a challenging holiday season for most retailers.

Rosalind Wells, chief economist for the federation, a trade group, warned that "retailers are in for a somewhat challenging holiday season".

"This is a very challenging holiday for the outlet centers," said Marshal Cohen, chief retail analyst at NPD Group, a consulting firm in Port Washington, N.Y.

The decision by REI to make its debut on TV is indicative of the steps retailers are taking to stimulate consumer demand during one of the most challenging holiday shopping seasons in decades.

But retailers, confronting what may be the most challenging holiday season in years, are sponsoring a sleigh full of promotions — even one featuring Mr. Bennett — meant to convince consumers they still need to do a little — nay, a lot — of Christmas shopping.

The Algarve Challenge holiday on 3 September involves five races on consecutive days: a 16km woodland trail, a 5km beach run, a 10km coastal run, a one-mile boardwalk run and a half-marathon on road.

While it may be challenging, the holidays actually can be a wonderful time for you and your new spouse to restructure your family holiday traditions and teach your children by example.

Target seemed to be especially challenged in holiday categories.

I don't want to be challenged on holiday.

Her version of "Lover Man," treated as an extended sigh of dreamy longing propelled by subtle jazz phrasing, balanced tenderness and sensuality in a rendition that challenged Billie Holiday's matchless original in beauty and honesty.