Columns/Editorials
July 26, 2024

an editorial – Take development property off sale rack

By From JT Staff Reports

When was the last time you paid full price for new clothing? We see ad campaigns all the time from various department stores where items are on sale. Sometimes the ads are followed by stories that the national chain is closing stores across the country. That makes us wonder, if they charged full pri...

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