CAMBRIDGE, MA - AUGUST 29-SATURDAY: Shoppers learn about laptop computers from a sales associate at Best Buy in the CambridgeSide shopping mall during the state's tax-free weekend August 29, 2020, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)
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CAMBRIDGE, MA - AUGUST 29-SATURDAY: John Clancy, of Westford, looks over the viarious models of televisions on display at Best Buy in the CambridgeSide shopping mall during the state's tax-free weekend August 29, 2020, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)
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Shopping for back to school tech? Don't discount dollar stores
Cost-conscious students (and their parents) may be looking to stretch their dollars even farther this year, given the fact that more than 16 million Americans are still out of work , according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – not to mention those who have also been hit with pay cuts or unpaid furloughs because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Whether students will be studying at home, in the classroom or both, they still may need some back-to-school purchases. If the shopping list includes laptop or smartphone accessories – like cases and screen protectors, wireless mice, and various cables – don't discount your local dollar store, as you might just be surprised what you can find for a buck or two.
Airport Shopping Has Been on a Tear for Years. Now What? - WSJ
LONDON—Think retailers and restaurants are having a hard time during the pandemic? Try selling just about anything these days at London's Heathrow Airport.
Traffic at its once-teeming terminals is down to a trickle because of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving the airport's retail establishments largely closed. The few pubs, boutiques and restaurants that are open are essentially operating in a ghost town.
It's Your Business 2020: Thanks to our local business (and why shopping local pays off!
For this year's installment of the It's Your Business section, we wanted to again focus on some of the businesses and individuals voted on in the Best of Idaho County 2020.
Local businesses are the backbone of our communities, and the Free Press appreciates how hard these companies work and how much they give back to the people of Idaho County.
We've all shopped the big box stores and there's nothing wrong with that. And, with the onset and continuation of COVID-19, we've all shopped on-line, as well. There are things we can purchase from those facilities that we can often not get in our small towns. However, the process deserves some serious thought, especially during the upcoming seasons of shopping that really starts in October and goes through to Christmas, where most of us are purchasing more gifts than in other months.
Not to change the topic here:
2 people injured in stabbing at VB shopping center Friday | WAVY.com
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Police in Virginia Beach say two people were injured late Friday night in a stabbing.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Police in Virginia Beach say a young child accidentally shot himself after finding a loaded firearm on Saturday afternoon.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer hopes the city's recent positive COVID-19 trends can convince the governor to relax restrictions on some businesses ahead of Labor Day weekend.
If you do this when shopping, you are putting yourself at much more risk for COVID-19
As summer comes to a close, officials are desperate to find a way to avoid suspending commercial markets again come winter.
Organizations have put certain precautions in place in order to facilitate this outcome, like supplying anti-body tests, enforcing mask policies, and establishing a capacity limit.
As far as our part is concerned, Ladders has compiled a list of ways to assess risk associated with different activities.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers: The Only Pure-Play Outlet Shopping REIT | Millionacres
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As of mid-2020, Tanger owns 39 outlet centers with 14.3 million square feet of space, located in 20 states and Canada. Most of the properties are concentrated along the East Coast, with the vast majority located near major metropolitan areas or in popular vacation destinations.
The general thesis behind Tanger's business model is that outlet shopping is recession-resistant and isn't as easily disrupted by e-commerce headwinds as other forms of discretionary, brick-and-mortar retail. CEO Steven Tanger has remarked that "in good times, people love a bargain, and in tough times, people need a bargain," referring to the discounted nature of outlet stores.
Swastika Spray-Painted On Building At Long Island Shopping Center | Suffolk Daily Voice
According to detectives, unknown subjects used white spray paint to graffiti the walls, carpet, and glass windows throughout a building located at 4900 Merrick Road.
A swastika measuring approximately 18 inches by 18 inches was sprayed on a wall between the first and second floors.
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Detectives request that anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Happening on Twitter
Today @MassLtGov + I joined @RetailersofMA to visit @WheelworksBikes in Belmont to highlight this weekend's Sales T… https://t.co/C1bT4moRRy MassGovernor (from Massachusetts) Tue Aug 25 21:43:14 +0000 2020
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