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Survey says holiday season will be short but sweet

November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 Trade Winds Holidays, Retail

With only 26 shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the holiday season for retailers is the shortest possible this year. But it’s also expected that holiday spending will increase, despite the narrow window for sales.

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Giant puppets return for Stony Brook holiday festival

October 26, 2019October 27, 2019 The Long Island Times Holiday Festival, Retail, Stony Brook, Stony Brook Village

Organized by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization, the festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 8, is in its 40th year.

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Costume retailer offers unique Halloween experience

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 The Long Island Times Halloween, Retail

Rubie’s Costume Company’s annual Halloween display is back at the family-owned company’s Westbury store.

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Main Street goes pink for breast cancer awareness

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 The Long Island Times Babylon, Health, Islip, Northwell, Retail

Northwell Health’s first Pink by the Bay will see Main Street storefronts go pink for the month of October to support breast cancer survivors and raise awareness.