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City of Midland hours for the holidays Dec. 13, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail This article has been updated to reflect a correction issued by the City of Midland on Dec. 14.  City of Midland offices and non-emergency services will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 in recognition of the Christmas holiday and Friday, Jan. 1, 2020 in recognition of the New Year's holiday. All city offices and services will be open on Thursday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve). Residents with Thursday, Dec. 24 refuse and Thursday Week 3 recycling collection should place items at the curb on Wednesday, Dec. ...

Cyber Week Falls Short, But Retail Still Poised for A Merry Holiday, Reports NPD Share Article Cyber week sales underscore continued changes in consumer shopping behavior and transition of needs. According to NPD's retail point-of-sale data, U.S. general merchandise sales declined 3% in the week ending December 5 compared to the same week last year, but combined with the 8 prior weeks, Holiday 2020 has shown 2% year-over-year dollar sales growth.1 “The consumer and retail have adapted to the COVID-19 imposed lifestyle, and spending behavior so far this holiday shopping season reflects that,...