RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) The holiday season is the most important stretch for most retailers who are looking to close their year out strong. This year has taken on greater importance following pandemic-related difficulties. We were closed for two months and rent was still due. You know, commercial rent in Raleigh is very high and we were closed for two months. So, we haven t even begun to recoup the income that we lost during that two months, said Debbie Cain, the owner of Inspirations Home Decor & More on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh.
Due to rising COVID-19 metrics, many customers have felt more comfortable shopping online.