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2021-12-27 Economy

Despite supply issues and omicron, holiday sales rise 8.5%

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Posted by Besoeker 2021-12-27 02:40|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 I'm still waiting on two I ordered back in October.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2021-12-27 07:35|| 2021-12-27 07:35|| Front Page Top

#2 Small, family owned Sherwin-Williams store in my area has a difficult time getting paint. The nearby Lowes box store has no problem getting Sherwin-Williams paint.

The emphasis added was probably unnecessary.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-12-27 07:41|| 2021-12-27 07:41|| Front Page Top

#3 No paint
No lumber
Shortages of meat, eggs
Gas prices climbing again
Rental cars now $107/day for an urban golf cart

#FJB

Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-12-27 08:06|| 2021-12-27 08:06|| Front Page Top

#4 Was riding with my neighbor the other day and we passed a truck load of finished lumber. I commented I'm almost surprised they don't have an armed escort.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-12-27 08:18|| 2021-12-27 08:18|| Front Page Top

#5 Yeah, but prices are up 12%.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-12-27 13:50|| 2021-12-27 13:50|| Front Page Top

#6 wait until the mid Jan report and adjust it for inflation

Posted by Lord Garth 2021-12-27 17:47|| 2021-12-27 17:47|| Front Page Top

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