Don't count retail out: Why stores expect more foot traffic for the holidays

Despite reports of brick-and-mortar retail's steady drop-off, things are looking up again this year.

Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Despite reports of brick-and-mortar retail's steady drop-off, things are looking up again this year.

Tesla offers glimpse inside Buffalo gigafactory, says plant now has 800 employees.
Amherst to pay $30,000 for "horrendous" wound man suffered falling over jagged drainpipe.
Police follow trail of rubber from hit-run crash scene, find driver passed out in vehicle.
As Louis Ciminelli faces possibility of prison, prominent Buffalonians plead for leniency.
Route 5 is closed in both directions from Camp to Big Tree Road for utility repair.

Smiles at Remington Tavern sixth anniversary

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Sanborn man charged with DWI in Niagara Falls hit-run Fri, Nov 16, 2018

A Sanborn man was charged with driving while intoxicated in Niagara Falls early Thursday morning after police reported he crashed into a parked tractor-trailer and then drove away. A tractor-trailer driver said he was sleeping in his cab of his ri…

At E&E, hopes that fresh eyes can get company on right track Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Amherst to pay $30,000 for 'horrendous' injuries caused by broken drainpipe Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Reporters' Notebook: Nov. 16, 2018 Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Snow remains in Buffalo's forecast through mid-next week Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Don't count retail out: Why stores expect more foot traffic for the holidays Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Dan Herbeck: A bucket-list trip from Buffalo to my birthplace Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Tesla offers glimpse inside Buffalo gigafactory Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Sanborn man charged with DWI in Niagara Falls hit-run Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Man who sold drugs to federal informant pleads guilty to drug possession Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Man who pleaded guilty to rape sentenced to 21 years in prison Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Niagara Falls man charged with striking deputy's car in stolen vehicle Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Contractor charged with lying about being a minority/women-owned business Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Gowanda man faces DWI charge after crashing into utility pole Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Body found Tuesday in Main Street apartment ruled homicide Wed, Nov 14, 2018

Buffalo man arrested twice for heroin possession pleads guilty Wed, Nov 14, 2018

James J. Laux, 90, former president of Laux Sporting Goods stores Fri, Nov 16, 2018

July 7, 1928 – Nov. 13, 2018 James J. Laux of East Amherst was fitted to the sporting goods business like a hand in glove. Laux was practically born into sporting goods, before he spent a lifetime guiding the expansion of the family business in…

Robert A. Widger, 82, retired art teacher Wed, Nov 14, 2018

Sister Anne Hoyer, 89, X-ray techncian and office assistant Wed, Nov 14, 2018

Donald E. Will, 91, supplied chicken to wing producers here and in other states Tue, Nov 13, 2018

Stan Lee, superhero of Marvel Comics, dies at age 95 Mon, Nov 12, 2018

John F. Humann, 72, leading area criminal defense attorney Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Rayola Kinney, 94, sales representative for Avon cosmetics Sun, Nov 11, 2018

James D. Fitzpatrick, 98, had long career as an auto salesman Sun, Nov 11, 2018

Not surprisingly, anything dubbed a "subsidy tour" would have to begin at One Canalside, the $32 million Benderson Development initiative that has bec…

Post-election reflection: • Buffalo’s Tim Kennedy becomes the sole replacement for five area Republicans in the former State Senate majority after his…

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Sabres prospect Sean Malone back in Amerks' lineup, adjusting his game Fri, Nov 16, 2018

ROCHESTER – Sabres prospect Sean Malone quickly learned last season that he had to transform his style. In pro hockey, the skills that helped him morph from an unheralded sixth-round pick into an NHL prospect would only take him so far. So Malone,…

Vic Carucci’s Take Five: Bills need to see meaningful progress from Josh Allen Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Jason Croom takes hits for the team on Bills staple running play Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Post Time: Reviewing the 2018 Racing Kreskin Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Prep Talk: Mathis has made his share of contributions for Final Four-bound West Seneca East Fri, Nov 16, 2018

NYSPHSAA Class C football semifinal preview: Cleveland Hill vs. Susquehanna Valley Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Bills' rookie cornerback Taron Johnson key piece in dominant nickel defense Fri, Nov 16, 2018

NYSPHSAA Class D football semifinal preview: CSP vs. Tioga Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Smiles at Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2018

At E&E, hopes that fresh eyes can get company on right track Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Ecology & Environment is getting a makeover. After being tightly controlled by its founders for more than four decades – and surviving a nasty split in that partnership five years ago – the Lancaster-based environmental services firm has new l…

Don't count retail out: Why stores expect more foot traffic for the holidays Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Tesla offers glimpse inside Buffalo gigafactory Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Developer eyes mixed-income housing for former Central Park bowling alley site Fri, Nov 16, 2018

James J. Laux, 90, former president of Laux Sporting Goods stores Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Fire at Main Street business in Akron causes $150,000 damage Thu, Nov 15, 2018

On your mark, get set ... shop! WNY malls release Black Friday hours Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Now hiring: Buffalo Niagara job market keeps growing Thu, Nov 15, 2018