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Retail leaders say auto’s woes are stealing the spotlight
At the National Retail Federation convention in New York Tuesday, some industry leaders noted that while there are about 25 million retail jobs in the United States — 10 times […]
Happy holidays to Amazon.com
While the rest of the retail outlets are suffering losses of 5 to 25 percent this season, Amazon.com declared Friday that it had its best holiday season ever, saying it […]
Where the deals are
Writing the Cyber Monday retail story and perusing all the Web sites with enticing deals and the kind of bargains I haven’t seen outside of a store closing sale definitely […]
Welcome back. Now let’s shop.
To all those who’ve returned to work after three, four, or five days off: It’s great to be back, isn’t it? I logged into my personal email this morning (in […]
Retail in Towson vs. Charles Street
This week my colleague Robbie Whelan took a look at why Charles Street businesses can’t seem to stick around. Citing low foot traffic, business owners also said city and the […]
Local Steve & Barry’s stores to stay open
Good news for fans of low-price (but profit-challenged) clothing retailer Steve & Barry’s. The bankrupt company, whose assets were acquired in July by BHY Holdings LHC, is closing 103 locations […]
It’s no secret: ‘Tarnished’ Victoria wins trademark suit
The name was changed eight years ago, and even a Supreme Court victory in 2003 didn’t bring it back. Now, a federal judge has ordered “Victor’s Little Secret” to remain […]
Going “Midcentury modern”
How would you like to spend your weekdays scouting for vintage furniture? Rob Degenhard and Nini Sarmiento, owners of the Home Anthology store, do. The couple’s Catonsville furniture store is […]
Outsourcing love
How about this: last weekend, I saw a feature story about up-and-coming grooms-to-be hiring a proposal planner to craft an elaborate marriage proposal. Those in the wedding business are psyched […]
Outsourcing love
How about this: last weekend, I saw a feature story about up-and-coming grooms-to-be hiring a proposal planner to craft an elaborate marriage proposal. Those in the wedding business are psyched […]
Who needs Black Friday when you have Cyber Monday?
Did you see reporter Louis Llovio’s story today about the effect (or lack thereof) that Black Friday has on small, local retailers? While the masses descend on area shopping malls […]
