12/15/2020
Small business owners experiencing different holiday season
Annie Schisler, owner of Top Shelf Vintage in Pawtucket, said that after a decent summer, she’s noticed customer traffic slow down over the past month. (Breeze photos by Melanie Thibeault)
Some see steady sales, others struggling
December is the month that generally makes or breaks the year for retailers, and depending on who you ask, small business owners are having mixed experiences during what’s normally their busiest time.
While Jordan’s Jungle in Pawtucket has been exceeding its sales from last year thanks to all the new stay-at-home plant parents, Kristine Teto says sales have been significantly down this year at her Hopscotch Room gift shop in North Providence.
12/15/2020
Holiday season experience differs among small business owners this year
Kristine Teto, owner of the Hopscotch Room gift shop in North Providence, estimates that sales have been down about 75 percent since the pandemic started. (Breeze photo by Melanie Thibeault)
Some see steady sales, others struggling this year
December is the month that generally makes or breaks the year for retailers, and depending on who you ask, small business owners are having mixed experiences during what’s normally their busiest time.
While Jordan’s Jungle in Pawtucket has been exceeding its sales from last year thanks to all the new stay-at-home plant parents, Kristine Teto says sales have been significantly down this year at her Hopscotch Room gift shop in North Providence.