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Enter the shopping-free zone

There is no black-Friday or cyber-Monday here. You are in a safe space. I will not try to sell you anything…even at drastically reduced prices. This is not a gimmick. There is nothing more. No special deals. There is simply no stuff. We have...

News stories tagged with "shopping"

'Wise Buys' Stays Local

by David Sommerstein

Jul 01, 2003 — St. Lawrence County-based partners developing a retail chain to replace Ames Department Stores are taking a local approach to get off the ground. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

Saranac Lake Rally Embraces Wal-Mart

by Brian Mann

Jan 16, 2003 — Two hundred local residents turned out in Saranac Lake last night, for what turned into a pro Wal-Mart pep rally. Some people worry that the company's big box stores would tarnish the village's rustic character and hurt small businesses. But as Brian Mann reports, most who spoke at the meeting say a Wal-Mart store would turn Saranac Lake into a regional shopping hub. Go to full article

Commentary: What We are Giving

by Commentary

Dec 21, 2001 — Thoughts about this holiday season--Elle Berger looks beyond the shopping statistics for signs of consumer confidence. Go to full article

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