For Alphonso Wright, Christmas really does come in July.
The longtime owner of Player’s Modern Clothing, an upscale Northeastside Indianapolis men’s fashion boutique, said that in the weeks leading up to Indiana Black Expo, he sells more merchandise than during any other season — including Christmas. Even as the recession thins many Americans’ wallets, Wright’s business has increased nearly 35 percent, he said.
With finances tighter than in previous years, shoppers and businesses alike are still bracing for a big week of spending, albeit less than years before, some predict.
