Holiday shopping season looks good from consumer’s POV Gene Marrano November 26, 2019 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Carilion to build $100 million cancer treatment centerNext: Local Chambers urge consumers to “Shop Small” on Saturday Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0