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.

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.

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.

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.

Most Mainers stay home on Black Friday amid worsening pandemic

Retailers expect sales for the full holiday season to be up over last year, but they've shifted away from typical 'doorbuster' sales on the day after Thanksgiving.

Photo Gallery: Shoppers start later but still find Black Friday deals

Because of the pandemic, retailers took a different approach to the annual kick off the holiday shopping season.

Dollar General comes to South Paris

Community supports Norway through a year of economic, pandemic tumult

Pandemic transforms holiday shopping season that once embraced crowds, chaos

Retailers are stretching out the season to discourage congestion and minimize their risk of spreading the coronavirus.

Maine Walmart stores not offering layaway for holiday season

Lack of use cited as the reason for discontinuing service.