But there’s still plenty of brick-and-mortar uncertainty Not long ago, the future of brick-and-mortar stores looked dicey. The rise of e-commerce, combined with COVID-19, threatened to gut Main Street business […]
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Consumer retail shopping to continue post-Christmas leading up to New Year
BY KATHARINE SKELDON CHARLESTON — The shops are back open now as consumers make their post-Christmas returns and exchanges and take advantage of their gift cards and the stores’ continued […]
W.Va. retailers report increase in in-person shopping this holiday season
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — More people are shopping in-person this holiday season compared to last year, according to the West Virginia Retailers Association. President Bridget Lambert said they’re anticipating […]
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday kicks off the holiday shopping season today with downtown’s signature celebration of small and local. Presented by First Energy Foundation, Small Business Saturday will run from 11 […]
Shoppers showed up for Black Friday sales
On Friday, the Morgantown area was bustling with shoppers hoping to catch some of those Black Friday deals, but some stores were busier than others. Menard’s management said they had […]
Don’t forget to shop local this holiday season
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and we know it’s asking a lot, but we’d like you to look ahead to the weekend. (You can save this editorial to read later […]
Wear and Ware It Again is truly a thrifter’s paradise
Thrifting is a special kind of joy. Shopping in the second-hand market reduces waste in landfills, allows one to live large on less, and is a great way to support […]
Plant lovers rejoice: Hoot & Howl grows with Euphorbia
Hoot & Howl has been doing a lot of growing this spring. The popular gift shop, which opened on Walnut Street in 2018, features the handiwork of artists and craftspeople […]
River Fair Trade offers sustainable goods and products
BY EVA MAYS I often find myself in supermarkets and big-box stores seeking convenience and low prices. As a working mom of a large family, I race through clean, well-lit […]
Get ready — WVU students coming to Morgantown
In case you haven’t noticed the uptick in traffic or the proliferation of fresh-faced youth in the grocery stores — West Virginia University students are coming back to Morgantown this […]
