2017 Young Retailer of the Year, Andrea Snelgrove

  July 19, 2017

Snelgrove, Gift Shop and Merchandising Manager at Wingard’s Market in Lexington, SC was selected as this year’s recipient of the prestigious award; “Young Retailer of the Year,” presented by Green…

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2017 Young Retailer of the Year, Andrea Snelgrove

  July 19, 2017

Snelgrove, Gift Shop and Merchandising Manager at Wingard’s Market in Lexington, SC was selected as this year’s recipient of the prestigious award; “Young Retailer of the Year,” presented by Green…

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Freshfields Village welcomes new wellness and beauty tenants

  July 12, 2017

Freshfields Village, located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, expands its wellness and beauty offerings with the addition of Studio 33 and Bluemercury this summer. Studio 33 occupies…

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Z Gallerie debuts in Columbia, MD

  June 29, 2017

Correction: Our apologies, this was a misprint. Z Gallerie debuts is in Columbia, Maryland, not South Carolina.  

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Casual Living moves off of Forest Drive

  June 20, 2017

Casual Living has consolidated all store operations and staff at their 6006 Two Notch Road store in Columbia. At the end of their lease, owners Dottie Reynolds and John Chamberlain…

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Main Street District scores Miss Cocky

  June 20, 2017

City Center Partnership is excited to announce Miss Cocky is moving to the Main Street District. Miss Cocky will open in July at 1450 Main Street. The shop will be…

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Main Street District scores Miss Cocky

  June 20, 2017

City Center Partnership is excited to announce Miss Cocky is moving to the Main Street District. Miss Cocky will open in July at 1450 Main Street. The shop will be…

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Dollar General now open in Lexington

  May 30, 2017

Dollar General’s newest store at 1524 N Lake Drive in Lexington is now open!  In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop…

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Mast General Store Hosts Land Trust Day – June 3

  May 26, 2017

On Saturday, June 3, the Mast Stores in Columbia will welcome Congaree Land Trust (CLT) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day.  Volunteers will answer questions about CLT…

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Builders Supply Company recognized as a Centennial Business

  May 17, 2017

Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Builders Supply Company as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been on file with…

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Timely new local grocery delivery coming to Columbia

  May 15, 2017

Starting May 18, Instacart, the rapidly growing online grocery delivery service, will be launching in Columbia through popular local stores, including Publix, Whole Foods Market, Costco and Petco. Instacart offers…

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Answer the S.O.S. call – Sharing Our Shoes

  May 12, 2017

  Mast General Store is sending out an S.O.S. in the form of a shoe drive, Sharing Our Shoes.  During the month of May, Mast encourages the community to search…

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9Round opens 500th location

  May 1, 2017

9Round, the world’s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise, has opened its 500th location in Orlando, Florida. This monumental opening showcases the brand’s commitment to continued growth by bringing specialized kickboxing fitness…

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Tucanos Brazilian Grill announces one year celebration

  April 27, 2017

Tucanos Brazilian Grill in Magnolia Park announced the celebration of its 1 year anniversary for Monday, May 1, 2017. The Brazilian churrascaria first opened its doors on April, 28, 2016.…

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Indah Coffee opens in Cottontown

  April 26, 2017

Indah Coffee will hold a grand opening for its new coffee café in the historic Cottontown Neighborhood from 7- 9 p.m. on May 2. Indah’s first retail location is now…

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LuLaRoe locating new distribution center in Richland County

  April 26, 2017

National Women’s And Men’s Clothier Creating 1,000 New Jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – LuLaRoe, a national provider of women’s and men’s clothing, is locating a new distribution center in Richland County.…

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The Fresh Market’s Columbia grand opening, April 26

  April 5, 2017

Specialty grocer reveals brand refresh; opens second Columbia location with an enhanced shopping experience and increased product offering The Fresh Market invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of…

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The CMA Shop launches online store

  March 15, 2017

The Columbia Museum of Art announces the launch of the CMA Shop Online Store. Savvy shoppers can now browse a selection of items including toys, catalogs, art objects, books, and…

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Main Street District lands boutique grocery store

  March 6, 2017

City Center Partnership, in conjunction with the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities, is pleased to announce a boutique grocery store will open later this summer. Amye Rushing, a…

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Main Street District lands boutique grocery store

  March 6, 2017

City Center Partnership, in conjunction with the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities, is pleased to announce a boutique grocery store will open later this summer. Amye Rushing, a…

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CycleBar studio to open in Mt. Pleasant on March 23

  February 15, 2017

CycleBar Towne Centre, a new concept in premium indoor cycling that offers a high energy workout in a concert-like atmosphere will open on March 23 at 1601 Palmetto Grande Dr.,…

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Circa Barber Shop sets Cottontown location

  February 8, 2017

Circa Barber Shop will open its second location sharing space with Indah Coffee Co. in the redeveloped 2238 Sumter St. in the historic Cottontown Neighborhood. The artisan barber, which opened…

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Indah Coffee Co. to open retail location

  February 8, 2017

Indah Coffee Co., that got its start at the All Local Farmers Market, will open its first retail location in the redeveloped Dunn Electric Co. building at 2238 Sumter St.…

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Indah Coffee Co. to open retail location

  February 8, 2017

Indah Coffee Co., that got its start at the All Local Farmers Market, will open its first retail location in the redeveloped Dunn Electric Co. building at 2238 Sumter St.…

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Circa Barber Shop sets Cottontown location

  February 8, 2017

Circa Barber Shop will open its second location sharing space with Indah Coffee Co. in the redeveloped 2238 Sumter St. in the historic Cottontown Neighborhood. The artisan barber, which opened…

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Sale of 235 East Bay Street

  January 26, 2017

Carolina Commercial, LLC, successfully represented the seller in the sale of 235 East Bay Street in Downtown Charleston. Dunston Powell, CCIM was the sole broker in the transaction.    …

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M. Dumas & Sons celebrates 100 year anniversary in Charleston

  January 25, 2017

Men’s specialty retailer and King Street institution M. Dumas & Sons marks an important milestone in 2017 — its 100 year anniversary in Charleston. Today, the iconic family-owned retailer on…

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Local FASTSIGNS® receives national award

  January 24, 2017

FASTSIGNS® of Columbia – Harbison Blvd. received national recognition out of more than almost 650 locations worldwide at the 2017 FASTSIGNS Convention, which was recently held in Phoenix, Arizona. The…

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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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