http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/vox-pop-your-least-favorite-holiday-gift-122612 <p>Alan Chartock&nbsp;hosts this rollicking post-holiday edition of our afternoon call-in talk show. &nbsp;He asks the question: What's the worst holiday gift you ever got? &nbsp; Some positive minded callers also chimed in with their favorite gifts. &nbsp;That was ok, too! &nbsp; A splendid time was had by all.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:00:00 +0000 54562 at http://wamc.org http://wamc.org/post/industry-forecasters-predict-stronger-holiday-shopping-season-mass <p></p><p></p><p>Despite worry and economic uncertainty, industry forecasters are predicting stronger retail sales this holiday season. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief took a look what small businesses in Western Massachusetts are predicting in the coming weeks.</p><p>The holiday shopping season is upon us. Next weekend is the busiest shopping day of the year. But also, economic uncertainty and the looming fiscal cliff are on the minds of many. However, retail industry forecasters are still predicting a stronger holidays sales season this November and December.</p> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:41:41 +0000 Lucas Willard 52112 at http://wamc.org Industry Forecasters Predict Stronger Holiday Shopping Season in Mass.