Whole Foods workers say Portland store’s operation raises infection risk

The presence of employees shopping for home delivery customers makes it impossible to follow physical distancing guidelines, one employee says.

Nordic skis, snowshoes flying off the shelves in Maine

Local ski shops say the shortage appears linked to a desire by Mainers to get outdoors safely while the pandemic rages.

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?

As the holiday season gets underway, health experts say to avoid shopping in stores when possible

Cyber Monday shoppers fall short of projection but still post record at $10.8 billion

The gusher of online spending was a record, rising 15% from 2019.

Cyber Monday expected to hit pandemic-fueled $12.7 billion record

The busiest e-commerce day of the year is an opportunity for retailers whose websites, customer service departments and delivery operations can withstand crushing traffic.

Waiting 21 hours in Auburn for a new PS5? Yup, worth it

Black Friday shoppers turned out but in much smaller crowds this year, driven by the deals, the tradition and the super-hard-to-find game system.

Black Friday is here – and it’s completely different

Holiday sales began weeks ago, and many shoppers say they're shunning stores this year in favor of buying online.

Most Mainers stay home on Black Friday amid worsening pandemic

Retailers expect sales for the full holiday season to be up over last year, but they've shifted away from typical 'doorbuster' sales on the day after Thanksgiving.

Photo Gallery: Shoppers start later but still find Black Friday deals

Because of the pandemic, retailers took a different approach to the annual kick off the holiday shopping season.

Dollar General comes to South Paris