This year, small businesses are bracing for a more muted season, as some Americans spend more cautiously.
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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.
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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.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Give from the heart with works of original, local art
Buying for art lovers can be intimidating, but these tips and gift ideas will help.
Posted inFood
An edible 2021 holiday gift guide: From Maine, to away
So how do we get on this guy’s Christmas list??!
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Big hats, high spirits: Christmas Prelude returns for 40th year
Throngs of people – both masked and unmasked – crowd sidewalks, Kennebunkport’s village square and local businesses Saturday. The event is marked by s’mores, campfires, live music in bars and may other festivities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mainers head out on Black Friday despite pandemic, supply chain issues
Retailers are expecting bigger crowds than last year, but supply chain problems caused by the pandemic continue to limit selection, and prices are up.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Christmas tree shopping just got better
Plus a smorgasbord of options, from kelp to Bloody Marys, monkfish stew to S’mores.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth rings in season with Hometown Holidays
Music workshops, a snowflake scavenger hunt, arts and crafts sales and more are planned for early December.