New Whole Foods store to open in 2017
February 24, 2016
Mayor Tecklenburg calls it ‘Great news for West Ashley’ Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that West Ashley will soon have a major new retailer, when Whole Foods joins Doscher’s Supermarket in…
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Redefined set to open as Charleston’s newest couture consignment boutique
February 24, 2016
Church St. Clothing Boutique Now Accepting Appointments for New Consignors CHARLESTON, SC – Redefined, LLC management is pleased to announce that the company will open “Redefined,” an upscale consignment boutique located at…
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Talbots joins forces with O, The Oprah Magazine
February 10, 2016
Limited-edition “O Capsule Collection for Talbots” to raise money for Dress for Success Talbots and O, The Oprah Magazine have joined forces to launch Give Confidence, Hope and Style, an unprecedented spring retail collaboration and…
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Diamonds Direct opens in Mt. Pleasant
January 25, 2016
Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., is now open in its new location in Mt. Pleasant. This is the company’s seventh store opening and its first…
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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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Diamonds Direct names general manager for new Mt. Pleasant location
December 3, 2015
Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., will bring in Ayelet Gilady as general manager for its new Mt. Pleasant location, opening in mid-December. In her role…
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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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Diamonds Direct to open newest location in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
November 19, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., plans to open the doors at its new Mt. Pleasant location in early December. This marks the…
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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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2nd Sunday on King Street begins 6th year
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On November 8, 2nd Sunday on King Street celebrates Autumn and the upcoming holiday season. This month in addition to alfresco dining, shopping opportunities and free 2-hour…
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Talbots hosts charity shopping event to benefit Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
September 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – What: Talbots, a leading retailer and direct marketer of women’s classic apparel, shoes, and accessories, will host a charity shopping event, with a portion of pre-tax sales…
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2nd Sunday on King Street Begins 6th Year
September 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – October 11, 2nd Sunday on King Street begins its sixth year as the most attended, regularly-scheduled event ever held on the Charleston Peninsula, with guests numbering in the thousands every…
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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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Talbots photographs their October “Two for the Road” campaign throughout the South with a memorable visit to Charleston along the way
September 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Talbots, a leading retailer and direct marketer of women’s classic apparel, shoes, and accessories, took a road trip throughout the South for their October “Two for the…
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New wine distributor opens in Charleston
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Fine Wines, LLC is now open serving the Greater Charleston region. This wholesale wine distributor will be offering only the best wines in the industry to…
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M. Dumas & Sons reinvests in historic downtown Charleston store with $2M renovation
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Over the past few months, M. Dumas & Sons, Charleston’s iconic menswear retailer, has invested approximately $2 million into the renovation of its iconic King Street retail store…
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DSW Announces New Store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
August 21, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW), a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, announced a new DSW to Bowman Place. The store will open on August 27, 2015. 1122…
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Inc. 5000 Names Resort Wear Leader Escapada Living to its 2015 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
August 13, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Escapada Living, a women’s apparel and resort wear brand headquartered near Charleston, S.C., has been named to the 2015 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private…
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Baker Motor Company Named “Automotive News 100 Best Dealerships to Work For” in 2015
July 27, 2015
This is the third consecutive year the dealership has received this award CHARLESTON, SC – Tommy B. Baker, owner and president of Baker Motor Company Inc. in Charleston and Mount…
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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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Charleston Retailer featured on Mad Men
May 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – What happens when you’re sitting down one evening, watching your favorite television show, and notice that one of the characters is wearing an outfit that looks surprisingly…
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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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Mt. Pleasant Home to Unique Health and Wellness Store
March 9, 2015
Helping the Low Country Stay Healthy Mt. PLEASANT, SC – A new unique retail store, Eucalyptus Wellness Company, opened its doors, March 2nd in the low country. Eucalyptus Wellness is located at…
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Carolina Pottery to Open New Store in Myrtle Beach, SC
March 4, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Carolina Pottery is very excited to announce that they will be opening a new store in Myrtle Beach in late May, 2015! The new 88,000 sq.…
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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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Escapada Living Launches Online Shopping Website
February 17, 2015
PLEASANT, SC – In response to a growing demand for the Escapada Living brand, the company has launched its first ecommerce site this month. The website allows customers to purchase…
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New Sears Outlet Store Opens in North Charleston
February 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:SHOS) will open its newest South Carolina Sears Outlet Store on February 12, 2015 at 5101 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 136…
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Batch Charleston Hires Local Director to Hand-Select Purveyors and Artisan Items
February 11, 2015
Kelly Sherrill joins monthly subscription and gift box company CHARLESTON, SC – Batch Charleston recently hired Kelly Sherrill as the local director of and curator for its subscription and gift box…
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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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Lowes Foods Makes Holiday Donation to Lowcountry Food Bank
December 9, 2014
Lowes Foods Hosts Coffee with Friends — Lowcountry Food Bank Accepts Donation for Georgetown County PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC -The recent Coffee with Friends, an event hosted by Lowes Foods of Pawleys Island,…
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Swell Combines Cool Shades with Environmentally Friendly Materials for One Hot Pair of Sunglasses
November 30, 2014PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Who hasn’t lost a pair of sunglasses at the beach? One minute you’re having a blast with your friends. Next minute you’ve burned your retinas out…
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Blue Barn Juice Company Offers Post-Thanksgiving Community Cleanse
November 26, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Thanksgiving is a holiday to spend time with family and feel grateful for all of our blessings – including our bodies. To help cleanse your body after…
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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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Escapada Living Expands Team with Addition of Ecommerce Website Administrator Eric Nyquist
November 12, 2014MT. PLEASANT, SC – Escapada Living, a leader in women’s beach and resort wear, is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Nyquist to its growing team. Nyquist will serve…
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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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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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Striped Pig Distillery to Unleash New Spirits
October 19, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Striped Pig Distillery opened summer 2013 and their first spirits hit retail shelves October 1, 2013. After a year of quenching South Carolina’s thirst for handcrafted, small-batch…
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Escapada Living Grows Team with Addition of PR/E-Commerce Strategist Rachel Coffey
October 13, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Escapada Living, a leader in women’s beach and resort wear who was recently named to the Inc. 500 list, has announced Rachel Coffey as its new public…
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Why King Street is One of 10 Great Streets in America
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – King Street, located right next to the College of Charleston campus, has been named one of the 10 best streets in America by the American Planning Association.…
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Belk Celebrates Opening of New Mount Pleasant Store with Preview Party Benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services
September 8, 2014CHARLESTON, SC– Belk is ushering in a new era of shopping at its renovated flagship store in Mount Pleasant with a preview party benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services. Celebrate the arrival of high-end designers,…
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Mira Winery Continues Expansion of National Distribution Network
September 3, 2014Napa Winery Adds Leading U.S. Distributors in NY, NJ, PA, DC, TN, NC CHARLESTON, SC – Mira Winery, which produces critically acclaimed wines of exceptional character and complexity exclusively…
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Nordstrom Rack To Open In Mount Pleasant
September 3, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Bowman Place in Mount Pleasant, S.C. The approximately 34,500-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2015. Bowman Place is owned…
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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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Pino Gelato Celebrates 10 Years of Scooping Happiness
July 30, 2014
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Pino Gelato celebrates a 10th year anniversary for the business. Thousands of Scoops of Happiness have been shared with new and loyal customers over the last 10 years. The…
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Striped Pig Distillery’s beloved mascot banned from King Street’s Second Sunday
July 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – When Charleston City Paper named Striped Pig Distillery’s mascot, Jackson the Striped Pig, the “Best Liquor Branding” in the city, people began to take even more notice…
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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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