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People walk by a Target store in midtown Manhattan in New York City, March 21, 2025. (REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo)
Jul 6, 2026

Back-to-school bargain hunt starts early as higher bills pressure families

American families are shopping earlier for back-to-school deals as higher food and gas prices pressure budgets, with Amazon, Walmart, and Target leading promotions.

Kroger logo is seen in this illustration taken, February 11, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Jul 1, 2026

Kroger to buy grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65B deal as competition heats up

Kroger agreed to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, boosting its presence in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

Continental Realty Corp. began redeveloping property in Ocean City that will be home to the rebranded Bayside Shops at 94th. (Continental Realty Corp.)
Jun 9, 2026

Continental Realty Corp. redeveloping Ocean City shopping center

Continental Realty Corp. announced that it commenced redevelopment activities at the former Ocean Plaza Mall in Ocean City. 

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Jun 2, 2026

Louis Vuitton sues MD casino over bag promotions

Louis Vuitton sued the firms that own and manage Maryland Live! Casino after the resort distributed promotional bags with designs similar to the luxury bag maker's signature branding.

A PGA TOUR Superstore location is set to open in Timonium on July 18, 2026. (PGA TOUR Superstore/The Decisive Moment)
May 21, 2026

PGA TOUR Superstore coming to Baltimore County

PGA TOUR Superstore, which offers golf equipment, apparel and accessories, will open a new location on July 18 in Baltimore County. 

Raymour & Flanigan, a furniture and mattress retailer, is opening its first Maryland showroom in June. (Courtesy of Raymour & Flanigan)
May 15, 2026

Raymour & Flanigan opening first MD showroom

Raymour & Flanigan, a furniture and mattress retailer, is opening its first Maryland showroom in Baltimore County.

The La Patrona food truck in Temple Hills is shown in April 2026. Soon a La Patrona restaurant will open nearby, thanks to Maryland Business Boost. (Capital News Service)
May 13, 2026

A state program that boosted small businesses is getting booted

Maryland's Business Boost program, which provided grants to small businesses was cut from the 2027 state budget.

An aerial view of the Country Ridge Shopping Center in Essex. (MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services)
May 4, 2026

Baltimore County shopping center sells for $10.7M

Business entity 1500 Country Ridge Ln LLC has acquired Country Ridge Shopping Center in Essex for $10.7 million.

Harbor Freight opened a new location in Severna Park's Robinson Crossing Shopping Center on April 7, 2026. (Continental Realty Corp.)
Apr 14, 2026

Harbor Freight opens in Severna Park

Harbor Freight, a national tool and equipment retailer, opened a new store in Severna Park’s Robinson Crossing Shopping Center.

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Mar 24, 2026

MoCo’s Congressional North Shopping Center acquired for $72M

Federal Realty Investment Trust has announced the acquisition of Rockville’s Congressional North Shopping Center for $72.3 million. 

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Mar 17, 2026

Rappaport to oversee management for Baltimore County retail center

Rappaport, a retail real estate firm, announced it will provide leasing and property management services for Reisterstown Shopping Center.

Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that prohibits retailers from rejecting cash payments. (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
Mar 13, 2026

‘The staple of our country’: MD lawmaker pushes for businesses to accept cash

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require businesses to accept cash payments for purchases less than $300.