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Whirlygigs focuses on non-electronic toys and games, including Legos, which Pendexter says he can barely keep on the shelves. Despite the global pandemic and a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths in the state, he’s still seeing a steady stream of foot traffic.
“I think people are trying to do their best to shop local,” he says.
There’s no statewide data out on the holiday shopping season and it’s hard to imagine COVID-19 not biting into some profits but small businesses across the state appear to be seeing a bit of a bounce right now.