Retail
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PublishedNovember 27, 2020
Most Mainers stay home on Black Friday amid worsening pandemic
Retailers expect sales for the full holiday season to be up over last year, but they've shifted away from typical 'doorbuster' sales on the day after Thanksgiving.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2020
Commentary: Fifty states, 50 pandemic economies
Places that are tied to travel and tourism are less insulated, and that has important implications for government spending plans.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
Our View: Buy local, start early for Maine pandemic holiday shopping
We can’t do everything we did in previous years, but we can make sure this year’s spending will help local businesses.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Our View: Maine Mall plan shows how retail spaces are changing
The loss of brick-and-mortar stores looks bad, but it presents a real opportunity to build something better.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2020
Portland-based jewelry store chain marks 150th anniversary
Springer's Jewelers evolved from a Westbrook dry goods store founded in 1870 into a downtown Portland jeweler.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2020
Pandemic transforms holiday shopping season that once embraced crowds, chaos
Retailers are stretching out the season to discourage congestion and minimize their risk of spreading the coronavirus.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2020
Black Friday in October: Amazon, Target, Best Buy and others kicking off holiday sales
Walmart, Target and other major brands were spurred to push up their holiday timetables by Amazon's decision to move Prime Day.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2020
Maine Walmart stores not offering layaway for holiday season
Lack of use cited as the reason for discontinuing service.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2020
Retail Association of Maine CEO: Patience, planning needed this holiday season
To save time and money and reduce stress, shop locally, shop on less-busy days – and if you really like it, grab it while it’s still in stock.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2020
Viral outbreaks at auto plants lead to new-car shortage in Maine
Inventories are down as a result of factory shutdowns in the spring caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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