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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

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