The state’s remote geography means most shipments destined for beyond New England will face higher surcharges over the winter holiday season.
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Holiday hiring up as retailers prepare for strong selling season
Finding workers for the holiday season in Maine is settling back into a familiar pattern: a burst of hiring similar to pre-summer preparation for tourists and a drop-off after those rushes end.
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Small Business Saturday is big on local charm and unique gifts in Hallowell and Gardiner
On the heels of Black Friday’s big box store deals, local shoppers think small while hunting for just the right gifts while supporting local shops.
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Midcoast Maine craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
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Still haven’t bought holiday gifts? Retailers have a sale for you
Some retailers have put goods on clearance racks and shelves before the holiday to lure bargain hunters.
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Skowhegan businesses report strong — but unpredictable — start to holiday season
Several businesses, including some that are new to the downtown area, reported solid sales.
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Is the U.S. headed for a recession? Look at what richer Americans do on Black Friday
A hit to the brands, retailers and malls that cater to those in a higher tax bracket foreshadows potential weakness ahead for the U.S. economy.
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Santa in downtown Augusta for tree lighting, Small Business Saturday
Holiday festivities draw visitors to downtown Augusta.
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Ho, ho, hum: Maine shoppers, stores predict a so-so holiday season
Amid the pandemic, the past two holiday gift-buying sprees have been boon times for retailers. This year, perhaps not so much.
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Small businesses brace for cautious holiday shoppers
This year, small businesses are bracing for a more muted season, as some Americans spend more cautiously.