Buffie Fowler of Albany checks out a Russell Stover chocolate bunny at Target while her daughter Brentlee soaks up the entire Easter section. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Traditional Easter items like food, candy, cards, flowers, and clothing still drive revenue for retailers leading up to the holiday.
Cadbury chocolate and cream filled eggs, and carrot-shaped candy bags are always popular Easter basket treats. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
A group of Lindt milk chocolate Easter bunnies waiting patiently as they hope to become an important part of some youngsters Easter basket. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
No Easter basket is complete with a stuffed friend tagging along with the candy. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Aisle end-caps filled with goodies are a common sight in retail stores across the country in the weeks leading up to Easter. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Ways House of Flowers co-owner Kristi Batten prepares a flower arrangement for Easter. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Easter decorations in front of businesses and residences are a popular sight throughout Albany in the weeks leading up to the holiday. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
Buffie Folwer and her youngest daughter Brentlee check out the Easter candy supply at Target a few days before the holiday. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)