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Holiday shopping

Published
December 20, 2022

Freeport retailers report busy holiday season despite record inflation

A struggling economy hasn't deterred Midcoast shoppers from stores this holiday season but has encouraged them to buy locally.
Published
December 2, 2022

Local business owners report strong start to holiday shopping season

Though analysts warned inflation could slow retail businesses this winter, Midcoast stores report a strong start to the season.
Published
November 28, 2022

Shop local this season at Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest
Published
November 25, 2022

With online deals the new norm, Black Friday shopping slows in Maine

Despite higher household expenses, the National Retail Federation expects this weekend to break records as more than 166 million people shop online or in stores.
Published
November 20, 2022

Ho, ho, hum: Maine shoppers, stores predict a so-so holiday season

Amid the pandemic, the past two holiday gift-buying sprees have been boon times for retailers. This year, perhaps not so much.

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Published
November 13, 2022

Swipe and buy: Social media is now a destination for holiday shopping

Research shows 60% of Gen Z and 5% of millennials will do at least some holiday shopping on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and similar apps.
Published
October 16, 2022

Small businesses brace for cautious holiday shoppers

This year, small businesses are bracing for a more muted season, as some Americans spend more cautiously.
Published
September 26, 2022

Amazon to hold holiday shopping event in October

Amazon says it is holding a second Prime Day-like shopping event, making them the latest major retailer to offer early bird holiday deals.
Published
September 22, 2022

Target and Walmart’s holiday plans? Discount early and discount often.

The retail giants will begin rolling out deals the first week in October in a bid to draw in more cautious and cash-strapped consumers.
Published
December 28, 2021

Midcoast stores report soaring sales during holiday shopping season

Many Midcoast store owners said they suspect supply chain delays affecting national retailers may have encouraged shoppers to shop locally, contributing to their boost in business.