Ladies Help Kick Off Strong Holiday Shopping Season Downtown
The number of women participating in the Ladies Night Out increased as did the amount of sales at downtown businesses.
The holiday shopping season is off to a great start in Downtown Glen Ellyn. And, the ladies in town helped make the season bright for retailers. Ladies Night Out, held Nov. 27, was the most successful to date, surpassing the number of participants last year and the amount of sales. The number of women who registered for the event was more than 600 this year, said Carol White, executive director of the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn. Last year about 500 women participated. Sales also exceeded expectation and last year’s numbers, she said. Last year, roughly $35,000 was spent at downtown shops during the evening event held from 6 to 9 p.m. The event brought in more than $40,000 in sales this year, and that is with four businesses yet to …
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