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 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025