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May 23, 2025

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Small biz owners are both hopeful and anxious about the holidays, taking a cue from their customers

November 10, 2023 The Associated Press

NEW YORK — All signs point to a relatively solid holiday season for America’s small businesses. Yet, owners of these businesses appear to have a collective anxiety about the months ahead. They have their customers […]

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‘We have stock’: Smaller stores aim for last-minute shoppers

December 22, 2021 Mae Anderson, Associated Press

NEW YORK — After a wearying nearly two years of the pandemic, independent retailers are cautiously hoping their holiday seasons will be bright, despite the challenges this year ranging from supply chain snags to shortages […]

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How to holiday shop at the last minute

December 14, 2021 Courtney Jespersen, NerdWallet 

Supply chain snags. Sold-out merchandise. Empty shelves. Hefty shipping fees. Inflation. There are plenty of complications working against you this holiday shopping season.  And despite warnings to shop early because of pandemic-related delays, some of […]

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“Buy it when you see it.” Retailers dread holiday shortages

November 1, 2021 Mae Anderson, Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Perfect Pigg, a gift shop owned by Ginger Pigg, is the go-to place for residents of Cumming, Georgia, to pick up gift items like kids toys and home goods. But this […]

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