Mesa, Ariz., Businesses Prepare for Busy Easter Season.
By Donna Hogan, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Apr. 7--Louise Zais of Mesa buys chocolate bunnies and greeting cards for friends and fills baskets full of jelly beans, gum and marshmallow eggs for the employees at her doctor's office, bank and library.
"Then I buy myself a scarf or piece of jewelry for Easter," Zais said. "I've been doing this for years."
U.S. consumers are expected to spend $10.5abillion this year on Easter treats ranging from candy to clothing, according to a survey by the National Retail Fed
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