Local retailers optimistic despite fewer post-Christmas shoppers

[@Pilikoa]

A better description is that they can’t face reality. There is less excess spending because we are all just paying basic bills.

[@dtna]

Smart wahini! Invest your money when you are young and save for the future.

[@72stones43]

What, no smash and grabs?

[@l82nite]

I did everything on-line through amazon. nothing here I can't get on-line. ala moanais nothing but a tourist trap. Majority of the money goes out of state, so not really helping out local economy. Plus everything there is way over priced.

[@nitroidhawaii6198]

Thanx Biden....Can't wait till TRUMP takes office