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Specializing in the Sweet Stuff
Whether they sell cookies, cupcakes or yogurt, businesses that hawk sweets have become all the rage in the Los Angeles area in recent years.Now the trend of sugary-oriented establishments is hitting the Conejo Valley, the... more »
Pharmacy roots run deep in Monroe County
Forsyth, Georgia--Jep Castleberry says he never had to wonder what career he would follow when he was growing up in Forsyth. His father, Jeptha Edgar Castleberry Jr., ran the pharmacy that his father, Jeptha Edgar... more »
Sassy sister talks of Shimmer & Chic success
Talking shop with Cyndie Grimes of Shimmer & Chic in Fort Myers: Grimes owns the store along with her two sisters, Teri Hansen and Kathi Graham.The three sisters banded together to create their company, Sassy... more »
Pittsburgh’s Strip District Tickles Visitors’ Senses
Pittsburgh, PA -- The smells of basil, Chinese food, fish and baked goods linger in the humid air along Penn Avenue, mixing with the sweat and grime of packed sidewalks and outdoor vendors. Children cling... more »
Rising prices stifle impact of stimulus payments
Washington—Rising prices, falling home values, stagnant wages and tight credit. It's a potent combination that has struck the American consumer hard.In June, the second biggest rise in prices in nearly three decades muted the impact... more »
Cracking Down on Sales of Stolen Goods
Washington— The push by retailers for stronger cooperation from flea markets and online marketplaces to police and report stolen merchandise is gaining steam on Capitol Hill.Lawmakers introduced a pair of bills in the House and... more »
Retail group president declares Georgia’s sales tax holiday a success
The president of the Georgia Retail Association said Monday that while final numbers are not in, he believes the state's retailers saw more dollars come into their stores because of the sales tax holiday.John Heavener,... more »
Highway 21 Impact
Omro – Each day an estimated 13,500 vehicles on State Highway 21 pass by Tammie Sutphen's new downtown Omro shop, Sophie & Co., II.That's more than 50 percent more traffic passing by the shop in... more »
Retail sales hold steady
Melissa Green doesn't shop as much as she did in the past.The Shreveport native is not unlike many in the area who have tightened their belts in these lean economic times.However, just because she has... more »
Parents, teachers hit stores for tax-free weekend deals
School supplies list in hand and shopping cart in tow, Miran Tyrrell joined other parents and schoolteachers Friday in taking advantage of South Carolina's tax-free shopping weekend. Through midnight Sunday, shoppers in Georgia and South... more »
Tax-free shopping drawing to stores
Consumers already coping with high gasoline prices and food costs say saving money during this year's tax-free holiday was important. Many Oklahomans were out taking advantage of the tax break on Friday, buying clothes and... more »
Profits are growing for specialist shops
Traders in Northampton's St Giles Street have reported an increase in profits even though six premises on the road are empty. Twelve per cent of the 50 shops, eateries and pubs on the street are... more »
