Local businesses in downtown Farmington, such as the bookshop, music store, etc. report difficulties and the many workarounds they’ve used to keep shelves stocked amid nationwide supply-chain issues.
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An edible 2021 holiday gift guide: From Maine, to away
So how do we get on this guy’s Christmas list??!
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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.
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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.
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McLaughlin Garden takes its auction online
Bidding starts on Nov. 27, Black Friday.
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L.L. Bean steps up production of iconic ‘duck boot’ for holiday shopping
FREEPORT (AP) — L.L. Bean is in the midst of another record-breaking year of sales for its iconic “duck boot,” and the Maine-based retailer says there will be enough boots to meet the holiday crunch. The company’s sales of the leather-and-rubber boot have grown for several years in a row as it has undergone a […]
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Maine retailers upbeat about holiday spending
Maine retailers are staffing up, stocking up and decking out their showrooms with holiday cheer to prepare for the heavily hyped Black Friday, but the actual busiest shopping day of the season likely won’t come until a month later. Of course, that will depend on various factors including the always unpredictable Maine winter weather and […]
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Maine retailers report strong holiday shopping season so far
PORTLAND — Maine retailers say this year’s Black Friday weekend had strong sales that are continuing in December. Kelly Edwards, executive director of the Freeport Merchants Association, tells The Portland Press Herald sales activity over Black Friday weekend met or exceeded last year’s activity. Edwards says December is turning out to be equally strong. Curtis […]
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Holiday spending by the numbers
The holiday season is significant for a variety of reasons. In addition to its religious significance, the holiday season is when many retailers enjoy their greatest successes. To understand just how much business Christmas and Chanukah can bring in, consider the following figures. 20: The percentage of annual sales jewelry stores indicate are made during […]
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Three easy holiday shopping strategies
Keep your wallet full and spirits bright with these savvy spending tips (BPT) — Here are three things to do now to save money and time this holiday season: Create a list (and budget) for everyone on your list Greet the holiday season with cheer by keeping an organized list of names of everyone you […]