Despite Pandemic, N.H. Small Retailers Report Stronger Than Expected Holiday Shopping Season
Listen to the broadcast version of this story. Whirlygigs focuses on non-electronic toys and games, including Legos, which Pendexter says he can barely keep on the shelves. Despite the global pandemic and a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths in the state, he’s still seeing a steady stream of foot traffic. “I think people are trying to do their best to shop local,” he says. There’s no statewide data out on the holiday shopping season--and it’s hard to imagine COVID-19 not biting into some profits--but small businesses across the state appear to be seeing a bit of a bounce right ...
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