retailer profiles

New Children’s Clothing Store Opens

MOSES LAKE - Mindy Robins, of Moses Lake, was quietly browsing over the children's shoes, photos and clothing at Bella Boo and Livi Lou's. She was looking for a gift for her friend's baby girl.... more »

Continente Prepares Market Entry Into Angola

The Portuguese retailer Sonae and Condis (a Angolan company of which Isabel dos Santos is majority shareholder) today signed a strategic partnership agreement with the goal of together building a network of hypermarkets in Angola... more »

Lewisville Boutique Owner Saw Opportunity In Town

When Gina Player opened Accessorize This in Lewisville in 2006, some questioned her wisdom in starting a retail business in a town that offered little shopping at the time.But Player, who has been a part... more »

Ripped Off By Theft Rings, Stores Fight Back

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. -- With frosted, unmarked windows and no sign hanging from the storefront, Target's retail crime investigations center doesn't even look like it is being used. But inside, analysts and investigators are poring... more »

Blossom Bucket Will Open Retail Store

NORTH LAWRENCE —One can't help but be drawn to local success stories, such as one where hard work and innovation helped a local resident go from crafting items by hand in her basement to opening... more »

New Garden And Gift Shop Opens Uptown

Tom Tussey and Jeff Miller have opened a new garden and gift shop in uptown Lexington, The Backyard Retreat, at 104 S. Main St."We've both wanted to do this a long time," Tussey said. "We... more »

Antiques Store Owner Delights In Their Beauty And History

Alfred Brazil's love of antiques began at a very young age. It continues today for the owner of Alfred's of Barrington Consignments at 18 Maple Ave.The son of Azorean immigrants, his parents were from St... more »

Are You In The Market For A Unique Gift? Look To Star Collectibles

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Tom McCleary has turned his boyhood hobby into a new business. McCleary, 45, of Muscatine, opened Star Collectibles, at 1608 Grandview Ave., in late February. "I've collected comic books for 32 years... more »