Local shops reported brisk traffic during last week’s “Black Friday” shopping promotion, sponsored in part by the Haines Chamber of Commerce.
The day is typically the biggest sales day of the year at the Babbling Book, which offered 20 percent off on sales storewide.
“A few years ago we had a higher day, but this was a significant step up from last year,” said co-owner Tom Heywood.
Rhonda Hinson, co-owner of Alaska Rod’s, said her…