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River Bend Growth Association Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Hibbett Sports [Video]

The area’s sporting goods market just got more competitive with the Grand Opening of Hibbett Sports in Alton Square Mall.  Surrounded by River Bend Growth AssociationAmbassadors, Alton’s Mayor Brant Walker and Mall General Manager Lori Ehlers, Joell Aquirre, Director of Member Services, conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome the new business to the river bend area.  Hibbett Sports is headquartered in Alabama and has found their niche in operating in small and mid-sized markets.  The new Alton Square Mall store, brings the number of Hibbett stores operating in the US to around 1,000.

Cutting the ribbon was Josh Sanders, District Sales Manager along with Store Manager Mel Mecagni.

Store Hours:

Monday – Saturday:   10:00 to 9:00pm

Sunday:                        12:00 to 6:00pm

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How will holiday shopping impact the economy? [Video]

The National Retail Federation predicts that winter holiday sales will reach almost $1 trillion in November and December, but how will that impact the economy? The rate of spending growth is expected to be about 2.5 to 3.5%, that's the slowest jump since 2018. LiveNOW's Christina Evans discussed holiday spending and the economy.