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Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies like masks and bleach wipes as well as bigger purchases like laptops, speakers, desks and chairs.
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In the age of COVID-19, most people follow social distancing and mask guidelines when they enter stores and restaurants. But then there are the nightmare customers who won't comply.
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Black Friday traditionally has been one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but the way retailers view it has been changing.That’s according to Ted…
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The Shoppingtown Mall in DeWitt was once a major holiday shopping destination. But in recent years, more and more stores have moved out, leaving a shell…
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Syracuse’s Buy Local Bash is Monday and it highlights local food, beverages, arts and retail in the central New York area. The event has been growing for…
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Christmas may be over, but this is still a critical week for retailers.Ted Potrikus is president of the Retail Council of New York State, and while his…
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Ithaca is a small town, but sometimes it has big ideas -- like a digital, community currency called Ithaca Dollars. The bottom line of this concept is to…
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The Ithaca Commons pedestrian mall is open again after a facelift that took more than two years to complete.A two-day festival marked the occasion last…
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Bus drivers who bring customers to Destiny USA in Syracuse won't be waiting in their buses for passengers to finish shopping anymore. The mall has created…
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With the holiday gift buying season fully underway, advocacy groups say there are toys on store shelves across New York state that are dangerous to young…