Shopping

When the pandemic started, it was toilet paper that was impossible to find. Months later, toilet paper is plentiful, but Clorox wipes are still tough to find in Central New York - and it may stay that way until 2021.

Every once in a while, you come across something you love so much - you have to share it. This is my favorite dress, and it even has pockets - and it's less than $30, Utica. Score.

Another retail clothing store will be closing all their retail locations, including those in New Hartford and Syracuse, after filing bankruptcy.

As the pandemic circulates, many retailers have made the decision to close their stores on Thanksgiving so employees can spend time with their families.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods says they will require masks in all their stores, including those in New Hartford and Rome.

Instead, they will "request it."

For millions of Americans, Black Friday shopping gets started early as many retailers are open on Thanksgiving. Walmart is typically on the list, holding incredible sales as a lead-in to the big shopping holiday. That is, until this year.

Walmart announced Wednesday morning that customers in all 5,000 of their stores, including those in the Utica-Rome area, will be required to wear face masks.

New York and Company, the ladies clothing retailer with stores in New Hartford and Syracuse, has filed for bankruptcy and could close all or most of its stores, according to the company.

Will Bed Bath & Beyond be the next big retailer to close its doors in Central New York? With locations in New Hartford and Syracuse, thousands of customers could be impacted.

Recently, Dunkin' came out with Refreshers. They're made with iced green tea, and available in two flavors. Now the company is testing more drinks to add to the menu - and for once they're being tested right here in the Mohawk Valley.

JC Penney has announced the final day for their stores in New Hartford and Syracuse, according to a notice on the Department of Labor website.