Easter shopping

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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)

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