Brian Kenny: Name something that serves as a food source, fiber for cloth, rope and paper, a medicine and a religious icon. The answer is cannabis. It’s been around forever. Archeologists found evidence of cannabis use…
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JSW Group shuts down steel furniture business Forma
Flawed business model, immature market weighed heavily on the venture: Dealer JSW Group has shut down JSW Forma, its furniture business, in less than a year after its grand launch in April 2019. JSW Living,…
3 Rules to Help Your Retail Business Provide the New Products Customers Demand
Blame it on Amazon, on the constant stream of social media feeds, or on sheer boredom, but shoppers today increasingly crave new merchandise from retailers. According to Shopper-First Retailing, a new study from Publicis.Sapient and Salesforce…
Garden center owner’s tractor stolen as he shutters decades-old business in Happy Valley
These past few weeks have been bittersweet for Richard Barhoum, the owner of George’s Garden Center in Happy Valley. After 69 years in business – 50 of which Barhoum has run himself – the garden…
Campbell launches sale of Bolthouse Farms business
Campbell is sending out books for the sale of its carrot and smoothie company Bolthouse Farms today, people familiar with the situation tell CNBC. Campbell previously said it is selling its fresh food business, along…
This Beaufort store is closing after 30 years of business. Here’s when it will close
A Beaufort business is closing after more than 30 years serving customers. Lifestyle Furniture by Mama’s of Beaufort — located at 1800 Boundary Street — is closing sometime in the next month and a…
Yorktown neighbors’ lawsuit: Commercial business in their residential area is a nuisance
Several neighbors are suing the owners of a Gomer Street property, claiming that its “ever expanding commercial operations” create a nuisance of dust, airborne debris, noise and flooding in an otherwise residential area. Residents of eight homes on Gomer Street,…
Apple’s roaring chip business has a new M&A target, executive says: Israeli start-ups
The boss of one of Apple’s hottest units — chips — said this week that the iPhone maker is eyeing Israeli technology, specifically around flash storage and sensors. Israel could be a target for an Apple acquisition…
Andor’s TV & Furniture going out of business
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – After over half a century, Andor’s TV & Furniture announced Tuesday it will be closing its doors for good. The retailer located at 1350 Mineral Spring Ave. was founded by…
Staged to sell: New business rents furniture and accessories to home builders, homeowners and realtors
WEST FARGO—Home builders, real estate agents and homeowners have a new tool at their disposal in the quest for higher home sale prices. The Private Collection, a business that rents furniture and decor to be…