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Main Street businesses survive without slashing prices in Ridgefield Park
THURSDAY DECEMBER 1, 2011, 10:49 AM
BY DARIUS AMOS
CORRESPONDENT
RIDGEFIELD PARK PATRIOT
RIDGEFIELD PARK – The idea of Main Street, Anytown, USA, conjures up images of pedestrian traffic and hustle and bustle during this time of year. In some Bergen towns, the idea rings true – think Ridgewood, Englewood, Westwood, and even to some extent Teaneck. Here in Ridgefield Park, however, holiday shopping is just not part of the village landscape.
Most residents ventured out of town on Black Friday and over the Thanksgiving weekend to catch the season’s big sales. Garden State Plaza, Bergen Town Center and The Shops at Riverside lured most of the heavy spenders, while retailers along routes 4 and 17 also drew considerable shopping numbers.
“I didn’t go out on Black Friday because I wanted to avoid the craziness, but I do plan on going to the mall later today,” said Ariana Rossi, 35, who stopped in for a latte at Dunkin’ Donuts last Saturday morning. “You just can’t pass up some of the deals at those stores. Even if you’re not doing your Christmas or holiday shopping, you might want something for yourself. This is the time to hit the malls and buy.”
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