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PROVIDENCE – Frog & Toad on Hope Street has perfected the idea of the Rhode Island-themed gift, finding themes that tap into residents’ provincial attitudes and quirky sense of humor.
12/15/2020 Small business owners experiencing different holiday season Annie Schisler, owner of Top Shelf Vintage in Pawtucket, said that after a decent summer, she’s noticed customer traffic slow down over the past month. (Breeze photos by Melanie Thibeault) Some see steady sales, others struggling December is the month that generally makes or breaks the year for retailers, and depending on who you ask, small business owners are having mixed experiences during what’s normally their busiest time. While Jordan’s Jungle in Pawtucket has been exceeding its sales from last year thanks to a...
12/15/2020 Holiday season experience differs among small business owners this year Kristine Teto, owner of the Hopscotch Room gift shop in North Providence, estimates that sales have been down about 75 percent since the pandemic started. (Breeze photo by Melanie Thibeault) Some see steady sales, others struggling this year December is the month that generally makes or breaks the year for retailers, and depending on who you ask, small business owners are having mixed experiences during what’s normally their busiest time. While Jordan’s Jungle in Pawtucket has been exceeding its sales fro...