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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Few crowds on Black Friday in Auburn, but retail season forecast to be a bright one
Tashia Brown’s advice: Keep a good attitude, even if you find yourself unexpectedly waiting outside Walmart for seven hours.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photo album: Auburn shoppers get late start on Black Friday
For the second year, stores didn’t open at midnight.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Black Friday draws smaller crowds in Augusta, leaving only the dedicated shoppers in line
Lines were much smaller this year in comparison to years past, but people who chose to stand in line continued their Black Friday traditions.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Stocks sink on news of new COVID variant, and Dow drops by 905 points
The S&P 500 index dropped 106.84 points, or 2.3%, in the worst day for Wall Street’s benchmark index since February.
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, Nation / World
Higher prices on Amazon cause a retail ripple effect
The phenomenon, which economists have dubbed the “Amazon Effect,” happens because rivals tend to follow Amazon’s lead to match each other on online pricing.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Stores kick off Black Friday but pandemic woes linger
Retailers are expected to usher in the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season Friday with bigger crowds than last year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
After license suspension, power line’s future hangs on pending court challenges
The New England Clean Energy Connect will argue for an injunction just days before a voter-approved law to ban the project is set to take effect Dec. 19.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remain
Shoppers buoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items