Businesses Report Profitable Holiday Weekend
Businesses in Monroe County took advantage of the nice weather this holiday weekend. Despite the lack of snow some resorts had hoped for, retailers in Stroudsburg said they are thankful for the mild...
View ArticleLast Minute Shopping for Memorial Day
It’s going to be a busy weekend for grocery stores. The staff at Boyer’s Food Market near Elysburg was celebrating Memorial Day a little early, grilling hot dogs for hungry shoppers as they bought...
View ArticleShopping for Back to School Bargains
COLUMBIA COUNTY — It’s about time to start filling up shopping carts with back to school supplies, while parents try to stay in budget. Jodi Braden of Bloomsburg said her strategy to save is to keep...
View ArticleLabor Day Deals in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — A rainy day outside didn’t ruin any holiday shopping plans for families in Schuylkill County. Many Labor Day deal seekers were out finishing some back to school shopping near...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping…Already?
MUNCY TOWNSHIP — Forget Black Friday, people are starting their Christmas shopping earlier this year. Many say the Columbus Day sales at the Lycoming Mall are hard to resist, so they took advantage of...
View ArticleShoppers React to Early Start on Black Friday
SELINSGROVE — The biggest shopping day of the year is just over one week away, but this year, it seems “Black Friday” has turned into “Black Thursday”, too. In a little more than a week, shoppers will...
View ArticleBoscov’s Getting Out of Appliance Business
Big changes are coming to Boscov’s department stores. The stores will soon no longer sell major appliances and electronics. Boscov’s is known as a chain that sells a bit of everything, but after the...
View ArticlePet Peeves: At the Supermarket
DICKSON CITY– The Tuesday before Thanksgiving is always one of the busiest days in the supermarket business. But grocery shopping can be so frustrating because of the way others behave! When it comes...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday in Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG — As the holidays get closer, Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg gets a little busier with foot traffic. Some people come from far away like Amanda Chancey who visiting from Tulsa...
View ArticleBlack Friday Bargain Hunters
DICKSON CITY — Thousands of shoppers headed out after their Thanksgiving dinner to cash in on Black Friday savings. No blue light special was needed to score a sale on this Black Friday at Kmart in...
View ArticleShoppers Support Small Businesses
LEWISBURG — Black Friday shoppers did not only go to malls and large chain stores. Many chose to spend their money at small businesses like those in downtown Lewisburg. Business was booming at Retrah...
View ArticleFive to Drive Benefits Downtown
HUGHESVILLE — The holiday shopping season is in full swing here in Hughesville and businesses have a little something extra to get shoppers in the door. It’s called the “Five to Drive” holiday...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping in Honesdale
HONESDALE — Head down Main Street in Honesdale and you’ll find plenty of shoppers passing up the big box stores and looking for something unique to put under the tree. Shoppers stopping in the Wayne...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping Returns to Popular Kmart
EDWARDSVILLE — The holiday shopping season has stores throughout our area swamped with shoppers, and that includes a Kmart in Luzerne County that was closed last Christmas because it had been...
View ArticleBig Year for Last Minute Shopping
WILKES-BARRE — As the clock ticked down to the Christmas Eve shopping deadline, the aisles were filled with shoppers at the Target near Wilkes-Barre. The cash registers were quickly checking out all...
View ArticleMaking a Grocery List, Checking It Twice
WILKES-BARRE — Not only were stores and malls packed with shoppers today. So were supermarkets. With holiday decor comes holiday shopping, and that includes not only gifts, but groceries too.,...
View ArticleRinging in 2013
SCRANTON — It’s almost 2013, and people across our area spent some of their last moments of 2012 getting ready to celebrate the new year. It was a busy day in Lackawanna County as we found people...
View ArticleBusinesses Weigh Rising Costs of Valentine’s Day
LACKAWANNA COUNTY — Red roses, candy flowers and lots of love. Valentine’s day is just around the corner and businesses are getting ready. Here at the Petal Pusher’s in Mayfield. They say the holiday...
View ArticleBeating The Easter Rush
WILKES-BARRE — It’s been a busy day in grocery stores and bakeries all throughout our area. In the Wyoming Valley, some people shopped for dinner supplies and sweet treats Thursday to avoid the big...
View ArticleScore Deals While Holiday Food Shopping
When it comes to scoring sales on your holiday shopping spree especially when you`re the one responsible for feeding everyone, should you shop at bulk stores or grocery stores? Here are tips from a...
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