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If you’ve strolled down Gay Street lately, you’ve probably spotted the above scene, where reconstruction work is underway on the building located at 51 East Gay Street. While it doesn’t look like much at the moment, what you’re going to… [Read More]
The Small Business Beanstalk continues to work toward filling the gap between local businesses and local customers with the introduction of their new mobile app. The new tool launches next week for both iPhone and Android platforms, and a kickoff… [Read More]
A new pop-up retail space sprang up today at 34 North High Street in Downtown Columbus. The Big Game Gallery will be operational through the holiday season, selling paintings from local artists for as low as $25. According to gallery… [Read More]
Keeping up with the Joneses has never been more fun. The Joneses to whom I’m referring are the owners of The Swanky Abode, a home decor shop at 4230 The Strand at Easton Town Center. Walk inside the 7,000-square-foot store… [Read More]
Black Friday is less than two weeks away, so you’re probably either already planning your shopping strategy, or planning to stay as far away from stores as humanly possible. Either way, there’s plenty of local shopping options that are producing… [Read More]
Your favorite local stores, boutiques and other retail business are all starting to get ready for the busiest time of year: the Holiday shopping season. Several stores are currently hosting sales to clear out what’s left of their summer merchandise… [Read More]
If you see smoke coming out of the side of the building located at 79 Parsons Avenue, don’t call the fire department. A new coffee roastery called Upper Cup Coffee recently opened there, just two doors down from Portico (another… [Read More]
It might sound a little early to already be thinking about holiday shopping, but the Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) is already hard at work to help connect local retailers with new customers. Celebrate Local is the name of… [Read More]
Get ready to strike those matches, because the Short North is about to smell a whole lot cooler. Local candlemaker The Candle Lab, which crafts natural soy candles in more than 100 uniquely piquant fragrances, will open a fourth Columbus… [Read More]
Astor & Black has been producing custom suits and style consultation for the past seven years, and has some big plans lined up for 2011. In addition to growing their market all over the globe, they’re also working on expanding… [Read More]
All of the best shopping deals of the Short North are going to be relocated into Downtown tomorrow for a one-day seven-hour clearance sale. Reduction is the semi-annual retail event where a group of local independent boutique shops clear out… [Read More]
Scarlett Kilzer has known for years that she wanted to work in the food industry, but only recently did she merge two trends together to form her new business, Cupcake Yum Yum. As the name implies, the bakery focus is… [Read More]
The Short North will be gaining its second furniture store in the past two months as “Inside” hosts their grand opening this weekend during the Holiday Hop. Partners David M. Berg, Julie Butler and Paige Langdale are opening the new… [Read More]
Rhome Ruanphae has got his hands full. After opening Basil Thai last December, he’s already embarking on another business venture next door. The Attic, located at 1122 North High Street will carry a variety of vintage furniture and clothing in… [Read More]
A new furniture store is scheduled to open early next month in the Short North. Grid Furnishings will occupy the storefront at 944 N. High St. and carry mid-price modern furniture lines designed in North America, such as Minneapolis-based Blu… [Read More]
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