ALTOONA- BLAIR COUNTY - Thanksgiving is still four weeks away. But some national retailers are launching their holiday sales push this early. Sear's is going all out to draw in those holiday shoppers before the end of October. The national retailer will start offering what it calls "Black Friday Doorbuster" deals nearly a month before the traditional day after Thanksgiving sales. The extra sales push may be needed because 65% of Americans say they will cut back on their holidays spending this year. That's according to a new consumer reports survey.
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If Curve baseball gear is on your shopping list, a new store is opening up in the Logan Valley Mall to meet your needs. The Curve Mall store will officially open its doors on Sunday November First. The new store will be located on the lower level of the mall next to the Buckle clothing store. In addition to the latest Curve merchandise and clothing, the store will also feature ticket packages for the upcoming season. A special Curve kids day will be held at the store on Sunday November 8th featuring the Curve mascots.
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There is a new place for travelers to stop on State Route 22 in Cambria County. A brand new Sheetz convenience store is now open on Admiral Peary Highway at the intersection of State Route 160, the Mini-Mall Road. The new store covers 5,000 square feet and will employ between 25 and 35 people . Company officials say there are no plans to close any another stores in the region because of the new store opening.