Pines woman opens Selbyville gift shop

Selbyville -- One Ocean Pines woman is hoping to liven up Selbyville's shopping scene with her shop of gifts and home accents, Whysper.About a month ago, Ocean Pines' Beverly Sweitzer opened her shop on Route... more »

U.S. Weekly Retail Chain Store Sales up 0.5%, Apparel Spending Depressed

Washington – U.S. retail chains store sales were up 0.5% on a year-over-year basis for the week ending March 29, but fell 0.2% from the previous week extending the prior week’s declining trend, the International... more »

Country Home Creations Launches Strawberry Dip

Goodrich, MI - An all-time classic will soon be hitting the shelves of retailers across the country, but this time it'll be in the shape of new delicious dip. Country Home Creations has mixed the... more »

If the shoe fits

'Mompreneurs' supplement family income, balance home life. I didn't know it before now, but apparently I'm a "mompreneur."I work as a freelance writer for various publications from home. By doing this, I get to keep... more »

Declarations of Independents

From great to slow to very, very bad, independent retailers provide varying reports of their environments. Regardless of whether they are "giddy" or painting a picture of "gloom and doom," local retailers all finding that... more »

Wynne Home to introduce third area artist

Fred Hulser is not prone to painting images he has not personally seen and experienced for himself.As an artist who receives inspiration from all aspects of life, Hulser finds his greatest subjects in the unique... more »

Linda Taylor store caters to all tastes

Portsmouth — If you like fine clothing and jewelry, personal shopper assistance, parties and patronizing a business that gives back to the community, then check out Linda Taylor on Deer Street, owned and operated by... more »

Credit card scam requires no credit card

Before heading out for a weekend trip to Seattle with his wife, Aaron Reed checked his bank account online.Puzzled by a credit card authorization from the Lloyd Center shop Things Remembered, Reed walked to the... more »

The Cost of Shoplifting

Sarasota, Fla.— Retail theft used to get little attention — and retailers were just fine with that. Little press meant that potential thieves could not figure out how to steal from them and that the... more »

Carving a place in this world

When Gary Pettus hears young people make excuses for their delinquent behavior, he shakes his head in disgust."Many say they grew up in public housing, and they use that as an excuse for getting involved... more »