University Daily Kansan / Friday, December 8, 1989
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Downtown shops revel in cooler temperatures
By Steve Buckner Kansan staff writer
The downturn in temperatures has meant an upturn in holiday business, downtown Lawrence retailers said.
"Actually the cold weather helps," said Joe Flannery, president of Weaver's Inc. Department Store, 901 Massachusetts St.
"It's been good and we've been pleased," Flannery said. "The shopping started in November, a little earlier than usual."
KU students are an important part of his clientele, he said.
"We have, a good KU student trade," Flannery said. "They're good customers."
Ken Campbell, manager of Campbell's clothing, 841 Massachusetts St., said he expected an increase in business as Christmas drew closer.
"It's not quite the Christmas shopping weather," he said. "It should pick up later."
Campbell admitted that his business was off slightly compared to last
year's volume, but he said he wasn't concerned about it.
"It's a little down," he said. "I'm not sure how good a judge that is, though, because last year was our best ever."
Sharon England, manager of Sunflower Surplus, 804 Massachusetts St., said her store's holiday sales were going well and represented an increase from last year, mostly from the sale of sweaters like sweaters and flannel shirts. She part of the store's success was because of its wide appeal.
"We take in in a regional group. We the of ourselves as a one-of-a-kind stone store."
Even businesses such as furniture stores can capitalize on the season with the right approach, said Vernie Wilson, salesman with Johnson Chet Furniture Co. Inc., 722 Massachusetts St.
The special items, Wilson said included wall decorations valets and.
"We're probably not as busy to the extent as a jewelry store or gift item store, but we put in some special items for gifts." he said.
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