McConnon Talks to Press Herald About New Maine Mall Store

James McConnon, economics professor at the University of Maine, spoke with the Portland Press Herald for the article “Department store fills void at Maine Mall.” McConnon said the arrival of Bon-Ton Stores Inc. at the South Portland mall will likely generate some interest and foot traffic in the short term. He also said the growth in retail sales in South Portland has outpaced sales growth for the state as a whole.