YOUNGSTOWN The request for an in-person sports betting license by Phantom Fireworks Inc. is “nontraditional,” a company official said, but it’s also an “interesting opportunity” to bring a new business to the downtown. “The family business is interested in sports, but more importantly, they are interested in the community of Mahoning County and we […]
According to a survey conducted in October, nearly 70 percent of consumers plan to skip Black Friday and holiday shopping altogether this year. While some believed retailers manipulated shoppers, a relatively large amount (18%) said they won’t shop because of large crowds. Despite the relatively small sample size in the survey, a growing number of