Entries Tagged as 'Economy'

Municipal golf outlook up in down economy (The Hingham Journal)

...a gloomy financial picture for the general public could translate into more business at the municipal golf course, which is the biggest part of the town-owned facility that also includes a swimming pool, bowling alleys and function halls.

When tough times hit home (Fort Bend Herald)

Lloyd Cryer said he knows when shifts in the economy have occurred. A recession means more customers coming through the door, he said.

The Fashion Frugalista: Thrift Stores

Good morning, Frugalistas! This week is Fashion Week at The Frugalista Files! Many of my friends, like Katy at The Non-Consumer Advocate, are big thrift store shoppers. Thrift store shopping is not my strength, although it's increasing in popularity because of the economy. I get a little overwhelmed in the stores and if I get something used, I get it from a friend. I like a case history with my clothes. However, I visited the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale recently on media day to check ou

Holiday pawning popular (News 8 Austin)

Holiday expenses in the midst of a struggling economy spells desperate times for some. For a few people, pawn shops are one answer to a depleted bank account.

Affordable golf gifts can still be found (East Valley Tribune)

'Tis the season to be jolly - except the gloomy economy is making that old holiday jingle seem like folly.

Money woes take toll on golf courses (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

There's no escaping a rough economy, even on a golf course. Faced with declining memberships and rounds of play, golf clubs and public courses are cutting staff and their hours of operation. In September, coastal Georgia's exclusive Sea Island, once called the best golf resort in the nation by Golf Digest, laid off 500 employees.

Economy makes Stevens Point area retailers anxious about holiday sales (Stevens Point Journal)

Retail sales had the worst drop in more than two decades last month, which doesnt bode well for stores heading into what is supposed to be the busy holiday shopping season.

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