-
PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Where U.S. small businesses are feeling the most pandemic pain
The latest Small Business Pulse Survey by the Census Bureau offers a glimpse of how small U.S. firms see their prospects.
-
PublishedAugust 28, 2020
After nearly 200 years, Lord & Taylor goes out of business
The retailer announced it will permanently close its remaining 38 stores and shut down its website.
-
PublishedAugust 21, 2020
Analysis: The future of Trader Joe’s looks bumpy
Recent criticisms haven't hurt the popular grocer. Post-pandemic shopping habits might.
-
PublishedAugust 9, 2020
Maine’s small-business sector still in crisis after reopening
Many businesses report poor sales and low customer counts as the coronavirus pandemic continues to strangle commerce.
-
PublishedJuly 24, 2020
Sears is closing at The Maine Mall
The store is expected to shut its doors in mid-September, according to the South Portland mall's general manager.
-
PublishedJuly 17, 2020
L.L. Bean to sell products through other retailers
The company's first wholesale agreements in the U.S. represent a push to get L.L. Bean products in front of more consumers.
-
PublishedJuly 16, 2020
Jordan’s Furniture braces for mid-pandemic opening Friday at The Maine Mall
The chain's first store in Maine features an indoor ropes course, which is opening along with a massive showroom. But will customers materialize?
-
PublishedJuly 9, 2020
Stores appear to be complying with face mask enforcement, and shoppers aren’t making a fuss
The governor issued an order this week requiring many businesses in 7 counties and several cities to enforce the state's mask-wearing mandate with customers.
-
PublishedJune 25, 2020
Maine retailers urge patrons to be kind, wear masks, maintain distancing
They launched the 'Let's Be Kind' campaign Thursday in response to repeated incidents of anger and hostility by customers.
-
PublishedJune 21, 2020
Masks may be required in Maine, but the rules are rarely enforced
A growing body of research suggests universal mask-wearing in public could dramatically reduce the spread of coronavirus. Getting people to comply is another matter.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- …
- 17
- Next Page →