Tag: shopping
Retail growth in Lexington County matches boom in population, manufacturing
Shopping follows commercial growth – then draws in more commercial growth.
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USC location helps Columbia organizer meet vintage demand
Students and sellers lined Greene Street for the most recent thrift market at USC. (with a photo gallery)
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Is it wrong to think that Cyber Monday is the new Black Friday?
Where’s the money going — and when?
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A gift guide for Vista, Five Points
Need gift ideas? Check out our gift guide of local businesses in downtown Columbia districts.
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Midlands businesses expect tourism for USC football, but not basketball, games
Even though USC’s women’s basketball team is nationally ranked, some business owners blame games scheduled during the week on smaller crowds coming in from out of town.
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Thanksgiving shoppers plan ahead, find holiday staples they need
Columbia shoppers say they are finding the foods they need for the Thanksgiving table. Grocery chains have been preparing for the holiday season by over-stocking holiday meal staples and ordering their stock earlier than usual.
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Stores prepare for Black Friday shoppers
Holiday shopping on Black Friday changes with pandemic guidelines for large retailers and local businesses.
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A stroll along Devine Street to get in the holiday spirit
The Devine Street Association held their annual holiday event, Devine Night Out, on Thursday night. The evening geared toward holiday shopping is the first of many Christmas celebrations planned for Columbia.
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Jasmine White and the fall trends she’s loving
What’s trending this fall? Come take a peek as we shop.
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S.C. Travel Excursion: Travelers Rest
Curiosities abound in a tiny mountain town in the Upstate of S.C.
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Safe exchange zones offer security to online shoppers
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has several safe exchange zones across the Midlands, where people can conduct Craigslist exchanges under police surveillance.
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