Boardwalk businesses see holiday boom

Myrtle Beach, SC - Businesses along the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach say they've seen a boom this July 4th weekend as tourists and residents packed the shops and restaurants on the oceanfront.The boardwalk was filled... more »

Pax Country Cupboard and Hardware continues the legacy of Buck’s Store

Pax, WV — Long before shoppers entered Buck's Store, they had a hint of its owner's wry sense of humor. A sign above the crude wooden bench where Bucky Meredith and other men from the... more »

Off the Rack: The summer slump

Fayetteville, N.C. — Is anybody actually reading this today, or are you all at the beach?Dean Ogan, a partner in The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery, told me a couple of years ago that if... more »

Local toy shop makes the grade

Vancouver, BC — Two decades in operation, a recent business award and more room to play – Vernon Teach and Learn are acing the test on Business 101.Owned by Lynella and Trevor Henke, Teach and... more »

Vera Bradley Files For $175 Mln IPO

Vera Bradley, Inc. plans to go public through an initial public offering of up to $175 million of its common stock. Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Vera Bradley, which was founded in 1982 by two friends, Barbara... more »

Portage Lakes branded items at Kieffer Marine Gift Shop

Portage Lakes, Ohio — "We needed this at the Lakes," is a comment Laurie Kieffer never tires of hearing and reinforces her decision that she made the right choice to expand her line of quality... more »

Taft Businesses Surviving the Economy

Taft, CA — Downtown Taft is holding up against a not very business friendly economy that has seen many businesses open, and some close. For the most part, Center Street in Downtown Taft is holding its... more »

Silly Bandz stretch into a trend as Toys R Us hops on board

Toledo, Ohio — For all the kids who live to have Silly Bandz dangling from their wrists — and for all the grown-ups befuddled by the rubber-band bracelets that have taken over pop culture —... more »

West Hampstead – ‘Chain store threat to our small shops’

London, UK — West Hampstead is becoming a community of "cafés, estate agents and chain stores," shoppers have warned as another independent shop announces it is to close its doors for the last time.Barbara and... more »

Shop locally, save and win

Shopping and buying from local businesses can give consumers more than just the prizes and gift certificates used as initiatives to entice area buyers. It can benefit all of the Longview area. I Shop Longview... more »