Shoppers are picking up guitars, keyboards and other instruments to learn to play as the pandemic stretches on.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Dollar General open and hiring
PARIS — Dollar General is open for business in South Paris. The discount retailer is located at 259 Main Street, at the former location of Rite Aid. The pharmacy was closed about two years ago when the drug store chain was acquired by its competitor Walgreen’s, which has a store across the street. Dollar General […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Whole Foods workers say Portland store’s operation raises infection risk
The presence of employees shopping for home delivery customers makes it impossible to follow physical distancing guidelines, one employee says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Nordic skis, snowshoes flying off the shelves in Maine
Local ski shops say the shortage appears linked to a desire by Mainers to get outdoors safely while the pandemic rages.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?
As the holiday season gets underway, health experts say to avoid shopping in stores when possible
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Cyber Monday shoppers fall short of projection but still post record at $10.8 billion
The gusher of online spending was a record, rising 15% from 2019.
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Cyber Monday expected to hit pandemic-fueled $12.7 billion record
The busiest e-commerce day of the year is an opportunity for retailers whose websites, customer service departments and delivery operations can withstand crushing traffic.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Waiting 21 hours in Auburn for a new PS5? Yup, worth it
Black Friday shoppers turned out but in much smaller crowds this year, driven by the deals, the tradition and the super-hard-to-find game system.
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Black Friday is here – and it’s completely different
Holiday sales began weeks ago, and many shoppers say they’re shunning stores this year in favor of buying online.