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Soul food may be just the ticket at station

Saratoga Springs, NY -- Others have opened cafes and gift shops in the Saratoga Springs Train Station only to fail. But "Lady Myah" Brown and Samuel Jefferson are betting that her sweet potato pie and... more »

Shoppers may have the upper hand this Christmas

New York — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively if needed to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Stores expect... more »

A burst of new business in Wenham

The boxwood topiaries carved in the shape of Tootsie Pops in front of Viola Lovely, an apparel retailer and boutique, provide a contemporary touch to an architecturally historic area that prompted one recent store visitor... more »

Retailers’ Holiday Hinges on Discounts

Forecasters expect a better holiday season for U.S. retailers, but say the price will be more discounts to get consumers shopping.The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales to rise 2.3% over last year to $447.1... more »

Exchange gift shop undergoes a facelift

St. Augustine, FL — A little nipping and tucking has been going on at the Woman's Exchange Gift Shop in the historic Pena-Peck House, 143 St. George St.As always, the shop stays true to its... more »

NPD’s Holiday Retail Outlook

The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, released the results of its ninth annual survey of consumers' holiday spending intentions. The study's results suggest that consumers will approach this holiday shopping season with... more »

Sweet Rexie’s mixes sugar, savvy

Fairfield, CT -- From chocolate-covered Gummi Bears to Play-Doh-colored ice cream, Sweet Rexie's caters to anyone in need of that daily serving from the "fifth food group."Catering to the "kid in everyone," owner Nanci Lewis... more »

Store chain retools for a new era

Charlotte, NC - For folks who grew up in the South, Belk has long been a staple of weekend shopping trips, special occasions and life.But as department stores continue to struggle and more people from... more »

Early experience led to Middletown sweet shop dreams

Middletown, NJ - While in high school and working for a candy store, I considered becoming a CPA. I took a full-time job my senior year with a finance company, but continued part-time at the... more »

Businesses prepare displays for busiest time of the year

Princeton, WV - Halloween pumpkins and candy are now for sale, but Christmas trimmings are hitting some store shelves already as retailers prepare for the busiest selling and buying season of the year.Large retailers often... more »