Tag: shopping
Back-to-school season seems to arrive faster each year, and with inflation affecting everything from pencils to backpacks, families are finding creative ways to shop smarter. While big-box stores may seem like the go-to for deals,…
Locals had plenty of reasons to celebrate Friday. It was June 20, known locally as 620 Day and a chance to celebrate businesses in the 620 area code. Friday was also the summer solstice, with…
As the days grow longer and the sun warms our sidewalks, there’s a familiar buzz in the air: summer is here, and with it comes opportunity. It’s more than just a season — it’s a…
The month of May marks Small Business Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the powerful role small businesses play in our communities and our economy. While they may be “small” in size, their impact is…
Sales rose this year during the holiday shopping season even as Americans wrestled with elevated prices for many groceries and other necessities, according to new data. Holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas…
Ruth Womelsdorf was this year’s winner of Iola Rotary Club’s annual Grocery Grab. The event, held at Iola’s G&W, allows one lucky winner five minutes worth of virtually unlimited shopping in the store. Womelsdorf selected…
NEW YORK (AP) — The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday shopping season but the growth in sales to be…
Four communities — Iola, Humboldt, Yates Center and Le Roy — will team up Saturday to offer the latest in fashion trends along with fun activities, sweet deals and giveaways. The SEK Sweet Summertime Boutique…
The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses presented the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) with a $1,120 donation Friday. Participating businesses donated a portion of their sales during last Thursday’s 620 Day,…
