ESCANABA — Ahead of Christmas 2024, the large stores in the area have seen sales up for toys, puzzles, electronics, power tools, and gift cards. Menards increased their toy selection this year, with a major portion of the front of the store devoted to the department. “We up our selection of toys every year. ...Toys have been big sellers this year,” said First Assistant General Manager David Kluger at the Escanaba Menards. John Deere toys — small bulldozers and tractors and the like — are popular choices for shoppers at L&M Fleet Supply, reported Store Manager Jim ...