Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest is an ideal destination for gift givers who want to shop small, local and crafty. Shoppers can peruse a collection of fine specialty shops, art and antique galleries, and artisan wares Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4. There will also be free events and activities for shoppers and families during Marketfest in the […]
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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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As a national retailer opens in the Old Port, local businesses hope for the best
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Bankruptcy ruling keeps Sears alive
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Amazon rolling out delivery robots in Seattle
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Last January, this Mainer embarked on a year of (almost) no shopping
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Walmart, Best Buy and Target are leading the charge with deep discounts.