The CRIBA Blog :: Live Local, Buy Local » Albany http://blog.criba.org Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:55:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Less Choice for Christmas but Maybe Lower Prices http://blog.criba.org/2009/11/06/less-choice-for-christmas-but-maybe-lower-prices/ http://blog.criba.org/2009/11/06/less-choice-for-christmas-but-maybe-lower-prices/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:12:37 +0000 jim http://blog.criba.org/?p=121 According to the Retail Council of NYS, retailers may have a little less inventory on the shelf this year, but what they do have may be cheaper.  The Retail Council conducted a member survey which indicated that NYS retailers were cautious this year but most thought the season would be as good or better than last year.  Also, retailers seemed to be aware of the price conscious public and will be catering to them with lower cost items.

At CRIBA, we encourage you to buy your gifts from locally owned independent businesses whenever you can.  Don’t fall for the myth that the local guy is always more expensive.  The Capital Region is loaded with many innovative retailers that sell quality products at competitive prices.

November 4th Press Release from the Retail Council of NYS

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