CBRE Report: Holiday E-Commerce Returns Could Reach $29 Billion
January 13, 2017Sales beget returns, but e-commerce sales more so. Based on that fact, CBRE Group, Inc., has released a report outlining the methods that retailers use to handle returns of e-commerce…
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CBRE Report: Holiday E-Commerce Returns Could Reach $29 Billion
January 13, 2017
Sales beget returns, but e-commerce sales more so. Based on that fact, CBRE Group, Inc., has released a report outlining the methods that retailers use to handle returns of e-commerce…
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Precision Tune Auto Care to open second Spartanburg location with new lobby concept
January 9, 2017
Precision Tune Auto Care, the one-stop-shop for routine vehicle maintenance and repair, will soon open its second location in Spartanburg. The new store will be located at 1854 E. Main…
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Precision Tune Auto Care to open second Spartanburg location with new lobby concept
January 9, 2017
Precision Tune Auto Care, the one-stop-shop for routine vehicle maintenance and repair, will soon open its second location in Spartanburg. The new store will be located at 1854 E. Main…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs franchise agreement to open six new locations in South Carolina
December 6, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced it signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs franchise agreement to open six new locations in South Carolina
December 6, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced it signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans…
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Vintage Now Modern expands as it relocates next door on South Main Street
October 30, 2016
New location for lifestyle and home furnishings store in former Postcard From Paris Home/Linda McDougald Design space Vintage Now Modern, (www.vintagenowmodern.com), Main Street’s French Country inspired home décor and lifestyle…
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The Kessler Collection announces luxury boutique hotel in Greenville, SC
October 21, 2016
The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of 11 artistically inspired boutique hotels, continues its expansion of the “Bohemian” inspired brand throughout the southeast by announcing a new location in Greenville, S.C.…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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$25k Walmart Foundation grant awarded to the Urban League of the Upstate
October 11, 2016
The Urban League of the Upstate has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program in support of its Workforce Continuum of Care: Cast Preparation/Broadband Fiber…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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Greenville escape room announces a new room
October 10, 2016
Today, Greenville Escape Room announced its opening of a new room, Licastro’s Lair. The new room brings an exciting adventure for friends, family and coworkers in the Upstate. “With…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Saidat, CocoBon Chocolatier
August 31, 2016
This UpstateBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer.…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility
August 29, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Beltline Self Storage, a 51,285-square-foot self-storage facility in Anderson, SC. The property was purchased for $4.56 million and included the assumption of CMBS…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility
August 29, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Beltline Self Storage, a 51,285-square-foot self-storage facility in Anderson, SC. The property was purchased for $4.56 million and included the assumption of CMBS…
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The Art Cellar to triple in size as Greenville’s art scene grows
August 25, 2016
North Main Street is getting a new art studio to add to its hip corridor of retail and arts. The Art Cellar, owned by potter and printmaker Lindsay Louise McPhail,…
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The Art Cellar to triple in size as Greenville’s art scene grows
August 25, 2016
North Main Street is getting a new art studio to add to its hip corridor of retail and arts. The Art Cellar, owned by potter and printmaker Lindsay Louise McPhail,…
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Whatta Wash Car Wash celebrates opening of new location in Spartanburg
August 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 15, to celebrate the grand opening of Whatta Wash Car Wash East. Whatta Wash…
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Verizon Wireless opens new ‘Smart Store’ in Easley, S.C.
August 17, 2016
Company celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting event and $20,000 HopeLine grant to Safe Harbor EASLEY, S.C. – Verizon Wireless has opened its first “Smart Store” in Easley, now located at 4867 Calhoun…
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Ziff Properties sells Hardee’s outparcel
August 16, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the disposition of a 0.96 acre outparcel within the mixed-use Cedar Springs Shopping Center, located in Spartanburg, SC. The sale price for the parcel, which…
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Ziff Properties sells Hardee’s outparcel
August 16, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the disposition of a 0.96 acre outparcel within the mixed-use Cedar Springs Shopping Center, located in Spartanburg, SC. The sale price for the parcel, which…
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Lion’s Roar CrossFit announces grand opening
May 16, 2016
First tenant to sign lease in Hampton Station opens doors GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville’s newest CrossFit box and Olympic Weightlifting gym, Lion’s Roar CrossFit, is proud to announce their grand…
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The Association of Corporate Counsel names Ogletree Deakins a 2016 ACC “Value Champion”
May 12, 2016
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has named Ogletree Deakins as a 2016 ACC Value Champion for the firm’s value-based fee arrangement with hhgregg. The arrangement, leveraging the tools in…
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The Association of Corporate Counsel names Ogletree Deakins a 2016 ACC “Value Champion”
May 12, 2016
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has named Ogletree Deakins as a 2016 ACC Value Champion for the firm’s value-based fee arrangement with hhgregg. The arrangement, leveraging the tools in…
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Diamonds Direct donates to MUSC Children’s Hospital
May 4, 2016Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., with a new location in Mt. Pleasant, will present a check to the campaign for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s…
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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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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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