Hopes for holiday shopping

How crucial is the upcoming holiday season to the health of your retail shop or small business?

We know many local businesses depend on consumer spending during the holiday season. Is this a make-or-break season for you? We are looking for small business owners who are willing to talk with us about how the retail market fares during the holiday season.

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What is the name and address of your business or shop? How long have you been open?

Tell us about your business. How did you come to open this business?

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Did you order more or less inventory for the season. Did your strategy differ from earlier seaons?

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What are your plans to entice customers during the holiday spending season?

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Are you making temporary hires for the holiday season? Is this different than in past holiday seasons?

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Is this a make-or-break season for your business? Be specific, please.

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