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 “Trial of Shadows” a tale of spirit beings, serial killers, and supernatural horrors Denise Membreno October 14, 2025 2 min read Senator David Suetterlein and Delegate Joe McNamara Oppose Roanoke’s pursuit of Casino Clark Palmer October 14, 2025 2 min read Roanoke considering bringing a casino to the Berglund Special Events Center Gene Marrano October 14, 2025