retail
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Commentary: Consumer strength doesn’t reflect where U.S. economy is going
Spending is always strong and unemployment low at the onset of a recession.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
Maine’s last 2 Kmarts – in Augusta and Auburn – to close
The Maine Department of Labor contacted both stores Tuesday morning offering help to those losing their jobs.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2019
Maine’s 2 major retail outlet towns chart falling sales
The strategy in Kittery and Freeport is to diversify amid a national shift to online shopping.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2019
South Portland retailer offers eco-friendly twist on ‘fill ‘er up’
GoGo Refill sells home cleaning and personal care products to customers who bring their own containers.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2019
The Maine Millennial: Roaming the aisles in a ‘name-tag job’
Hard work for not much money is a way of life for thousands of Mainers in the retail sector.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Robust home sales draw 2 new furniture stores to South Portland
The Bernie & Phyl's and Jordan's chains are attracted by Maine's growing market.
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PublishedMay 28, 2019
Jordan’s Furniture to take former Filene’s space at Maine Mall
This will be the Massachusetts'-based company's seventh store in New England.
