Columbia businesses note retail uptick during third week of graduation
Many businesses are experiencing a different feel to this week than in the two weeks previous. Ryan Brunner, senior sales leader at Rally House sporting goods retailer in Columbia, said "This week it's a lot more families,"Â at his store on East Broadway. "I feel like its gotten a little bit busier. There's definitely days where its kind of slow, but a lot of people are coming in from out of town. A lot of seniors are coming in to get some merchandise before they leave Columbia." Brunner said this week was a little bit busier than most, with a lot of groups coming into the store - not just ...