Statewide sales tax holiday starts Friday | VoteUpIndia

Some also are extending store hours. At J.C. Penney at Penn Square Mall, manager Joe Waslo said employees are stocking shelves and clothing racks with extra merchandise. The store also will offer coupons for additional cash off purchases ... Angela Tompkins was shopping for school supplies â€" which are not included in the sales tax holiday â€" at Target on Wednesday morning. “Because of the crowds, I don't want to go to the mall,” she said. “You can hit the sales beforehand ...