by Missourinet Contributor | Nov 27, 2023 | Business, Crime / Courts, Economy, News
This is Cyber Monday, and as online holiday shopping hits a peak customers are being warned to plan ahead to keep porch pirates from stealing their packages. State Farm spokeswoman Michal Brower is offering tips to avoid being ripped off. If you just want to be sure...
by Anthony Morabith | Nov 24, 2023 | Business, Economy, History, News
The holidays are here and that means the rush is on to get gifts for family and friends. After Thanksgiving comes Black Friday, considered the busiest shopping day of the year in the U.S. But Dave Overfelt at the Missouri Retailers Association said its origins are a...
by Anthony Morabith | Nov 23, 2023 | Business, Economy, News, Outdoors
The mad rush will soon be here as some Missourians wake up super early and take advantage of Black Friday doorbuster deals. The same is true for Branson’s Tanger Outlets, according to General Manager Jamie Whiteis. “We’ve got 75-plus retail partners that are here for...
by Anthony Morabith | Nov 21, 2023 | Business, Economy, News
The Missouri Retailers Association predicts this year’s holiday sales growth will be between 3% and 4%. President Dave Overfelt said considering the current state of our economy, he thinks the figure is pretty good. “But that’s still an over $9 billion increase over...
