CONWAY — Although the national news is pushing the story about supply chain holdups and their impact on everything from lack of automobile parts to higher food costs this holiday season, there has been little or no supply shortage at the Settlers Green outlet mall in North Conway so far, according to marketing and events director Laura Lemieux.
“We just had our 21st annual ‘Bring a Friend’ shopping promotion (Nov. 5-14, with Nov. 13 the biggest day in terms of events and promotions) and many stores reported their best days ever,” Lemieux told the Sun last week.
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