The company also announced that it will pay out another special cash bonus to store, club, distribution center and fulfillment center associates for their ongoing contributions and dedication to serving customers, members and communities during this unprecedented time. … [Read more...] about Walmart In Batavia To Remain Closed On Thanksgiving This Year
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Target In Batavia To Stay Closed On Thanksgiving This Year
"This year more than ever, a joyful holiday will be inseparable from a safe one, and we're continuing to adjust our plans to deliver ease, value and the joy of the season in a way that only Target can," Target CEO Brian Cornell said in a news release. "The investments we've made in our business and our incredible team have enabled us to move with flexibility and speed to meet guests' changing needs during this global pandemic." … [Read more...] about Target In Batavia To Stay Closed On Thanksgiving This Year
Remembering the Fallen: OCFA Engineer Greg Hennessey
Hennessey was 49 years old and is survived by his mother Virginia, wife Deanna who he married in May of 1988, and his two sons Ryan (22) and Brandon (19). Hennessey was an Eagle Scout, who was extremely proud of his sons who achieved this high award as well. He will be sorely missed by his friends and family. Please keep the Hennessey family in your thoughts and prayers through these very difficult times. … [Read more...] about Remembering the Fallen: OCFA Engineer Greg Hennessey
In Era of Online Retail, Black Friday Still Lures a Crowd
The retail economy is also tilting steeply toward online shopping. Over the past 12 months, purchases at non-store retailers such as Amazon have jumped 12.1 percent as sales at traditional department stores have slumped 0.3 percent. Adobe Analytics reported Thursday that Thanksgiving reached a record $3.7 billion in online retail sales, up 28 percent from the same period a year ago. For Black Friday, online spending was on track to hit more than $6.4 billion, according to Adobe. … [Read more...] about In Era of Online Retail, Black Friday Still Lures a Crowd
A Holiday Miracle? Stores Try to Cut Down on Long Lines
The true test of their success will be whether retailers can handle the big crowds who are expected to turn out for Black Friday weekend. The day after Thanksgiving is expected to be the busiest shopping day this year, according to retail analytics company ShopperTrak. The Saturday after Thanksgiving also ranks in the top 10. … [Read more...] about A Holiday Miracle? Stores Try to Cut Down on Long Lines
