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Is Black Friday still a holiday shopping juggernaut in 2024? 

NEW YORK (AP) – Retailers in the U.S. rewarded shoppers who ventured out for Black Friday with giveaways and bigger-than expected discounts on a day that...

Retail sales fall 0.8% in January from December

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans took a break from spending in January after the traditional holiday season splurge. Retail sales fell 0.8% in January from...

Retail sales rise in September, reflecting U.S. shoppers’ resilience

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans showed their steadfast resilience and kept spending online, at restaurants and other outlets in September even as they grappled...
FEELING THE SPIRIT: Providence Place mall reported an increase in visitors to the mall in the first weekend of the holiday shopping season, placing the rise at about 3% above a year earlier. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Have you changed your holiday shopping habits this year?

Shoppers have returned to shops and malls in encouraging numbers in recent weeks. There are several likely reasons, including earlier than usual sales and a...
EAGER SELLER: Karen Beebe, owner of Providence’s Queen of Hearts LLC, says the only way for her to combat inflation this holiday season is for her fashion boutique to sell more than usual. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/­MICHAEL SALERNO

Shoppers’ return buoys retail but challenges remain

The good news for brick-and-mortar retailers of all types is that, like the handshake, in-person shopping will survive COVID-19. While plenty of pre-pandemic challenges remain,...

UNFI acquires 3 grocery stores in Maryland

PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. on Friday announced the acquisition of three store locations in Maryland and will renovate two others there.  UNFI opened...
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