City businesses rely on holidays to boost sales 12.06.07
Community organizations, stores and city promoters have come together this season to offer visitors a slew of events ranging from a holiday window-decoration contest to “Hung by the Chimney,” a concert by the Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus. Promoters said they have seen a rise in attendance from previous years, but whether the increased tourism will translate into successful sales for stores in a season of economic downturn remains to be seen.
