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Retail in the Vista – a balance or imbalance?

By Sophia Laico | Oct 12, 2023

New retail format emphasizes a variety of activiti...

By Kate Robins | Sep 8, 2023

Social media changes the game for small business r...

By Margaret Walker | Apr 21, 2023

2 new vintage stores in Columbia show second-hand ...

By Margaret Walker | Mar 21, 2023

High diesel prices cause loss of independent truck...

By Tyler Fedor | Nov 29, 2022

Retail employees see a less chaotic Black Friday

By Jade Crooks | Nov 28, 2022

Devine Street improvements are on the horizon

by Calleen Soper | Apr 4, 2025

The corridor’s $5 million upgrade is finally happening. Here’s what you need to know!

Iconic grocery store shutting its doors after more than 50 years

by Sam Stroup | Mar 7, 2025

The Piggly Wiggly on Devine Street soon will be serving its last customers, bringing an end to a more than 50-year run.

Retail growth in Lexington County matches boom in population, manufacturing

by Stephen Enright Jr. | Jan 29, 2024

Shopping follows commercial growth – then draws in more commercial growth.

USC location helps Columbia organizer meet vintage demand

by Madeline Hager | Oct 13, 2023

Students and sellers lined Greene Street for the most recent thrift market at USC. (with a photo gallery)

Is it wrong to think that Cyber Monday is the new Black Friday?

by Danielle Wallace | Nov 22, 2022

Where’s the money going — and when?

A gift guide for Vista, Five Points

by Holly Poag | Nov 21, 2022

Need gift ideas? Check out our gift guide of local businesses in downtown Columbia districts.

Midlands businesses expect tourism for USC football, but not basketball, games

by Jade Crooks | Nov 7, 2022

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.

Thanksgiving shoppers plan ahead, find holiday staples they need

by Connor Hart and Sheila Paz | Nov 23, 2021

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.

Stores prepare for Black Friday shoppers

by Savannah Tranter | Nov 20, 2020

Holiday shopping on Black Friday changes with pandemic guidelines for large retailers and local businesses.

A stroll along Devine Street to get in the holiday spirit

by Madison Bridges | Nov 15, 2019

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.