AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTariffs: An Alexandria, Virginia, butcher shop has raised prices and dropped some imported cheeses as tariffs squeeze holiday inventory, with owner Ben Knezic scrambling for substitutes. Holiday Sales: U.S. shoppers expect to spend $118 billion at small businesses this season, up 8.3% from last year; a survey also found 19% of lower-income shoppers plan to cut essentials to afford gifts. Local Boost: Hocking Hills’ holiday treasure hunt invites visitors to shop at 31 independent stores and studios through Dec. 12. Small-Business Shipping: UPS says small and midsize businesses grew package volume 3.7% in its latest quarter and made up a record 35.1% of U.S. shipments. Disaster Aid: Colorado businesses affected by the Elk, Willow and Gold Mountain fires can apply for SBA economic injury loans of up to $2 million.
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