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Experts predict boost in sales during tax holiday

Shoppers scrambling for discounts in a battered economy should drive sales during South Carolina's annual sales tax holiday in three weeks, experts say.The state will suspend its 6 percent sales tax Aug. 5-7, along with... more »

Vintage Garden: A Mom’s Lifelong Dream

An entrepreneurial spirit and interest in gift items and cut flowers has entrenched a busy Fairfield mother of three boys in one of the hottest retail complexes in town.Kathy Lee, owner of Vintage Garden in... more »

Lexington Studios: Quality Art and Unique Items

What started as a pastime for Sandra Satz has turned into a profitable business. She started painting years ago at night after her child was finally off to sleep — an enjoyable hobby she has... more »

Retailers use Vegas tricks to boost sales

Boston, MA — Psychology tricks is the driving force behind a casino's success, and the gaming industry has long profited by tapping into what makes us tick.Everything from floor plan to ambient music is carefully... more »

Creating Asian market is a mother-daughter effort

Grand Asia Market is a window to Asia and a cultural immersion for shoppers.Step inside at 4400 Potters Road in Stallings and you realize this isn't your typical grocery store. Red and gold lanterns and... more »

Retail sales could benefit as consumers’ balance sheets heal

After several years of cutting debt and spending, consumers' finances are in better shape than they've been in years. That could provide a boost to the Commerce Department's retail sales report for June due out... more »

Little girls’ dreams take wing

Wearing wings and party dresses, a dozen little girls sat down to a "Fairy Tea" Wednesday afternoon."I've been dreaming I'm a fairy," said Makayla Belgarde, 6, whose role model is Tinkerbell.This was the second time... more »

What’s in a Name? Zip, Zip, Zyzyx!

Enter through the gallery doors at Zyzyx! and you've walked into a world of beautiful and exquisite handmade jewelry, Judaica, glass, ceramics and furniture.What's not to love about this boutique gallery?There's unique art, wares and... more »

Is early Christmas shopping ‘humbug’ or ‘happy holidays’?

Temperatures in the Yakima Valley soared into the 90s last week.But that doesn't mean it's too hot to shop for the holidays.This month, retailers Target and Toys "R" Us will be offering Black Friday-like sales,... more »

Tea Thyme at Sister Sadie’s, Sister Sadie’s to merge Aug. 1

Though they share a building parking lot and most of a name, Tea Thyme at Sadie's and Sister Sadie's of Iowa are two distinct Fort Dodge businesses.The restaurant and gift shop, respectively, have operated side... more »