Tagged: holiday shopping

Alan Chartock hosts this rollicking post-holiday edition of our afternoon call-in talk show.  He asks the question: What's the worst holiday gift you ever got?   Some positive minded callers also chimed in with their favorite gifts.  That was ok, too!   A splendid time was had by all. 

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.

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.