Thanksgiving…the new Black Friday?

Thanksgiving…the new Black Friday?

More businesses including the local Fred’s and Walmart opened their doors on Thanksgiving Day to offer customers an opportunity to get a jump-start on Black Friday specials. While some folks spent the holiday at home, a multitude of shoppers took advantage of the early sales. However, the big-chain store Walmart contends that Black Friday is…

Small Business Saturday, a hit for local businesses

Small Business Saturday, a hit for local businesses

While giant retailers scored big on Black Friday, smaller, locally owned companies dished out savings on Saturday during the Small Business Saturday campaign. Sunshine Boutique, a clothing store on Hwy. 641 N., offered deep discounts to customers throughout the day on Saturday. Owner, Amy Cates, said, “While we weren’t as profitable on Saturday as we…