Article Archive
October 5, 2008
Style Cents
Low-cost, high-fashion looks by fashion consultant Beth Sartore.View the interactive... Continue
Calendar-shop operator is ready for busy season
The chill is back in the air. That’s Susan Rose’s reminder to go back to work. After eight months off to play with her grand... Continue
September 30, 2008
Opening dates announced for new Friendly stores
The owners of Friendly Center and The Shops at Friendly Center today announced projected opening dates for several new stores...... Continue
September 28, 2008
Savvy Shopper: Former pilot takes cue from Netflix to sell books
Netflix, meet Austin George. He’s taken your idea and made it literary. George is the founder of Greensboro-based Excite Books... Continue
September 25, 2008
High Point bakery closes
HIGH POINT (MCT) — The Grateful Bread bakery has closed. Owner Teresa Mackey said the 8-year-old bakery was closed Monday by c... Continue
Rowe: Prostate cancer? He found the 'fry’-cure, did it
Prostate cancer can be a scary, sensitive thing. Just ask Bob Page. He’s beaten it. At least, he believes so. He caught it ear... Continue
September 24, 2008
Lowe's plans smaller stores
CHICAGO (AP) - Home improvement chain Lowe's Cos. Inc. told investors Wednesday it is scaling down the size of most new stores a... Continue
September 23, 2008
At Quaker Village, traffic dwindles and stores close
GREENSBORO - Everything's for sale at The Mad Platter in Quaker Village - even the chairs, which haven't seen much action with t... Continue
September 21, 2008
Coupons can help you save for college
Coupons usually help shoppers save money immediately, but a new paperless coupon program helps consumers bank money for the futu... Continue
September 18, 2008
Investors plan to turn mill house into downtown eatery, events venue
GREENSBORO - A group of investors plans to convert a historic building and adjoining property on Barnhardt Street downtown into...... Continue
September 17, 2008
Steve & Barry's begins closing 103 stores, none in Triad
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (AP) - Discount clothing chain Steve & Barry's will keep open its stores in High Point and Winston-Sal... Continue
September 14, 2008
If your pets need a little pampering, this store is for you
If you prefer the fare of upscale grocers to fill your dinner plate, Gunn Chusakul is hoping you’ll chose the same when it...... Continue
September 13, 2008
Finding a good bargain helps feed the hungry
There's a sale going on at the Blessed Table Thrift Shop. Anything you can fit in a paper bag is $3 through Sept. 27. That's dow... Continue
September 10, 2008
Salvation Army hopes to raise visibility, add thrift shop
GREENSBORO — When it comes to bargain-bin shopping, the Army is fighting a losing battle.But it’s looking to take back lost...... Continue
Two new restaurants coming to Battleground Ave., Westover Terrace area
GREENSBORO -- Two new restaurants are coming to the area near Battleground Avenue and Westover Terrace. * Xia, an Asian fusion r... Continue
Too young to vote? Not at Four Seasons
GREENSBORO — Teenagers under the age of 18 will get a vote that counts this weekend at Four Seasons Town Centre. The mall will... Continue
September 9, 2008
Oft overlooked, Salvation Army retail store looking to gain ground
GREENSBORO - When it comes to bargain bin shopping, the Army is fighting a losing battle. But it's looking to take back ground...... Continue
Friendly Center shops adds 18 bike racks
GREENSBORO -- Friendly Center and The Shops at Friendly Center have created more parking for customers -- if they travel on two...... Continue
September 8, 2008
Style Cents
Low-cost, high-fashion looks by fashion consultant Beth Sartore.View the interactive... Continue
September 7, 2008
New consignment shop has designer labels, great prices
Mechelle Lindenberg got a taste of the entrepreneurial retail world a decade ago when she opened a furniture store. And she knew... Continue
Hurting for cash, many rummage inside closets
GREENSBORO - When there's more month than money, people start hunting for extra cash. And nowadays, folks are finding it in plac... Continue
September 4, 2008
Update: Pottery museum board member won't resign
RALEIGH (AP) — The county commissioner who urged his panel not to give $25,000 to a struggling pottery museum in North Carolin... Continue
Founders shocked Ellyn firm has closed
GREENSBORO — The calls began Monday. “Labor Day, ironically,” said Ellyn Steinhorn. One by one, former employees of Cateri... Continue
Rowe: Art Attack! It’ll be pretty cool
GREENSBORO — Maybe you’ve seen her. She’s 15 feet tall, as willowy as a spiral of smoke, with steel rebar as her skeleton...... Continue
Many U.S. retailers report sluggish August sales
NEW YORK (AP) - Many retailers struggled with a sluggish back-to-school season, though Wal-Mart posted higher August sales Thurs... Continue
