Holiday shopping season looks good from consumer’s POV Gene Marrano November 26, 2019 1 min read Retailers should be feeling pretty good as the Christmas holiday shopping season gets underway. That’s according to the latest Virginia Consumer Sentiment survey from Roanoke College, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Carilion to build $100 million cancer treatment centerNext: Local Chambers urge consumers to “Shop Small” on Saturday Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025