Amazon.com announces first quarter sales up 28% to $29.1 Billion
April 29, 2016
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Operating cash flow increased 44% to $11.3 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared…
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Amazon.com announces first quarter sales up 28% to $29.1 Billion
April 29, 2016
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Operating cash flow increased 44% to $11.3 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared…
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Special Report: The Craft Beer Craze is Here to Stay
April 29, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina – Special Market Report, Year End 2015 Craft beer is gaining popularity across the United States and influencing the way people consume beer. Craft brewers now…
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Special Report: The Craft Beer Craze is Here to Stay
April 29, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina – Special Market Report, Year End 2015 Craft beer is gaining popularity across the United States and influencing the way people consume beer. Craft brewers now…
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Don’t You Hate that Limpy Shirt Collar
April 28, 2016
By L. Paul Cline How much do you spend on a quality shirt? $100? $150? The point is they’re not cheap. Quality is a priority at that price point.…
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Thomason joins ProSource Plumbing Supply
April 18, 2016
ProSource Plumbing Supply – a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing fixtures, hardware and supplies – recently announced that Will Thomason has joined the company as Outside Sales…
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Main and Stone live/work community announces three commercial tenants
April 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Main and Stone LLC, an affiliate of Charleston-based developer The Beach Company, announced that it will welcome three new commercial tenants to its mixed-use community. Connecting three historic…
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South Carolina’s first retail cooperative grocery store opening April 15
March 29, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Opening to the public on April 15, the Hub City Co-op will be will be the first ever retail cooperative grocery store in South Carolina. A full-service…
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Zipit solution chosen by BJ’s Wholesale Club to improve order processing and fulfillment efficiency
February 26, 2016
Secure critical messaging platform to be deployed across all 213 BJ’s club locations to improve efficiency in online order processing and fulfillment. GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless announced that…
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Walmart’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in its U.S. workforce includes more than $52 million for additional raises to associates in South Carolina
December 14, 2015SOUTH CAROLINA – Walmart is making a $2.7 billion investment over two years in its U.S. workforce to raise wages, provide better training and increase scheduling choice and flexibility. As…
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Walmart’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in its U.S. workforce includes more than $52 million for additional raises to associates in South Carolina
December 14, 2015
SOUTH CAROLINA – Walmart is making a $2.7 billion investment over two years in its U.S. workforce to raise wages, provide better training and increase scheduling choice and flexibility. As…
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Prosource Plumbing Supply opens new Asheville location
December 7, 2015
ProSource Plumbing Supply, a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies, recently opened a new location in Asheville, N.C., to extend its customer service and product offerings to…
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USA eShop continues to grow European sales for US manufacturers
December 3, 2015
USA eShop LLC, an ecommerce business that exclusively sells ‘Made in USA’ products in Europe, has shown an average 25% increase in sales per month since August of this year.…
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Vom Fass to participate in Small Business Saturday
November 19, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – Vom Fass announced this week it is participating in American Express’s Small Business Saturday November 28. In contrast to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this day encourages…
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Food Lion announces 10 percent discount for active, retired and honorably discharged military ersonnel on Veterans Day
November 10, 2015GROCER TO DONATE MORE THAN 200,000 MEALS TO MILITARY FAMILIES SALISBURY, NC – In honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, Food Lion stores will offer a 10 percent…
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Denny’s Corporation reports results for third quarter 2015
November 4, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC- Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Third Quarter Summary…
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Crafty Feast announces vendor list for December 13, 2015 Indie Craft Fair
September 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest independent craft fair, has released the jury-selected vendor list for its seventh annual, one-day-only market, featuring exclusive and funky handmade items by artists…
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Corradino joins Kia of Greenville as general manager
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest Kia dealership, Kia of Greenville, has hired Peter Corradino as its general manager. A New Jersey native, Corridino brings 18 years of experience in…
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Corradino joins Kia of Greenville as general manager
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest Kia dealership, Kia of Greenville, has hired Peter Corradino as its general manager. A New Jersey native, Corridino brings 18 years of experience in…
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Garner’s Natural Life named Vitamin Retailer Magazine’s 2015 National Retailer of the Year
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Vitamin Retailer Magazine has named Garner’s Natural Life the 2015 Retailer of the Year. Garner’s Natural Life was featured as the cover story in Vitamin Retailer’s August issue.…
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GCM signs updated through Walmart Community Grant
August 10, 2015
GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries’ entry signs received a fresh design recently with the help of a Walmart Community Grant. Walmart provided a $2, 246 to update the signs,…
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Dollar Tree Establishing Upstate Distribution Facility
July 14, 2015
Company Investing $104.4 Million To Create 400 New Jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – Dollar Tree, Inc. is establishing new distribution operations in the Upstate Corporate Park located in both Cherokee and Spartanburg counties.…
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Dollar Tree Establishing Upstate Distribution Facility
July 14, 2015
Company Investing $104.4 Million To Create 400 New Jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – Dollar Tree, Inc. is establishing new distribution operations in the Upstate Corporate Park located in both Cherokee and Spartanburg counties.…
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2015 Summer on Augusta Festival Announces Community Shuttle
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) announces the 2015 Summer on Augusta Festival, which takes place July 23 through July 25, and is presented by Virginia Hayes of…
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2015 Summer on Augusta Festival Announces Community Shuttle
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) announces the 2015 Summer on Augusta Festival, which takes place July 23 through July 25, and is presented by Virginia Hayes of…
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Marleylilly Expanding Upstate Operations
June 1, 2015
Company Investing $10 Million To Relocate Its Corporate Operations In Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC – The Marley Lilly, LLC or Marleylilly, an e-commerce business specializing in monogrammed gifts, accessories, and…
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City to Offer Weekend Promotion at Spring Street Garage
April 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning this week, the City of Greenville will offer a special weekend parking promotion at the Spring Street Garage, located at 316 South Spring Street. The promotion…
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Pay Raises for More Than 13,000 Walmart Associates in South Carolina Go Into Effect This Week
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As part of Walmart’s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 13,186 associates in South Carolina for the pay period…
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Pay Raises for More Than 13,000 Walmart Associates in South Carolina Go Into Effect This Week
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As part of Walmart’s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 13,186 associates in South Carolina for the pay period…
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Food Lion Feeds Launches “Groceries for Good” Campaign to Help Feed Local Families Struggling with Hunger
February 25, 2015
Campaign to Run in all Food Lion Stores Feb. 25-March 17 CHARLESTON, SC – Food Lion is partnering with its MVP customers and vendors in its more than 1,100…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award
January 20, 2015Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building,Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World GREENVILLE, SC – For the third consecutive year, Linda McDougald…
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Earth Fare Welcomes New President and CEO
January 12, 2015
Frank Scorpiniti will lead rapidly expanding retailer through pivotal year and beyond ASHEVILLE, NC – Earth Fare, the natural and organic grocery store committed to making healthy food accessible to…
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Food Lion Feeds Launches “Holidays Without Hunger” Campaign to Help Feed Local Families in Need this Holiday Season
November 19, 2014SALISBURY, NC – This holiday season, Food Lion is partnering with customers in its more than 1,100 stores, Nov. 19 – Dec. 23, to help solve hunger through its Food…
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DishOut Cafe and Catering Opens In Greenville
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Trish Balentine has opened DishOut Café and Catering at 728 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville. DishOut Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., offering dine-in…
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Walmart Welcomes 1,718 S.C. Veterans Home To New Beginnings
November 11, 2014
Retailer Providing Employment Opportunities Across the State For Transitioning Veterans COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced it has hired 1,718 Veterans for job opportunities across South Carolina in the first…
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Vom Fass Greenville to Celebrate Grand Opening with Weekend of Exhilarating Events and Sensory Experiences
November 5, 2014
World-renowned brand of fine oils and spirits prepares for Grand Opening GREENVILLE, SC – VOM FASS Greenville – purveyors of fine oils, vinegars, spirits and wines ‘from the cask’ (which…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…
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New Studio Raises the Barre on Fitness in Greenville
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Barre Evolution, a dynamic fitness method designed to work “for every body,” no matter what shape or age, is opening a studio near downtown Greenville at McBee…
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Mental Fitness Opens NOURISH at Chapman Cultural Center
September 17, 2014
Grand Opening Celebration, Friday, Oct. 3 SPARTANBURG, SC – Mental Fitness Inc., a Spartanburg nonprofit, announces the opening of NOURISH at Chapman Cultural Center. The agency develops innovative creative- and performing-arts…
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RevUp opens Saturday
September 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – To celebrate its arrival onto the Greenville fitness scene, RevUp Indoor Cycling is offering Upstate cyclists trips through breathtaking, challenging terrain – all from the comfort of…
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RevUp opens Saturday
September 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – To celebrate its arrival onto the Greenville fitness scene, RevUp Indoor Cycling is offering Upstate cyclists trips through breathtaking, challenging terrain – all from the comfort of…
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Delta Power Equipment Launches Next-Generation 5000 Series Table Saws
August 27, 2014ANDERSON, SC – DELTA Power Equipment Corporation (DELTA) – www.deltamachinery.com – expands its leading table saw solutions with the launch of the 5000 Series of 10 in. table saws. Woodworkers looking to advance…
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Amazon.com to Acquire Twitch
August 25, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Twitch Interactive, Inc., the leading live video platform for gamers. In July, more than 55 million…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014
SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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Three South Carolina entrepreneurs bring 120,000 smiles to market
June 18, 2014
New company’s product breaks state sales records; consumers, retailers and distributors line up for more COLUMBIA, SC – Happiness for three South Carolina-bred entrepreneurs came in the form of a…
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Three South Carolina entrepreneurs bring 120,000 smiles to market
June 18, 2014
New company’s product breaks state sales records; consumers, retailers and distributors line up for more COLUMBIA, SC – Happiness for three South Carolina-bred entrepreneurs came in the form of a…
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