ROCKFORD, Ill. — Ugly Christmas sweaters are more than a quirky holiday tradition — they’re big business.
And this season, Stateline thrift stores say they can’t keep them in stock.
“It’s a conversation piece,” said Kelly Whitham, director of retail at Carpenter’s Place in Rockford. “It gives people a reaction: ‘Oh my gosh. I can’t believe you’d wear that.’ But you can get away with it at Christmas.”…