Archives for "stores"

Ohio’s Own: Krema Is More Than Just Nuts

Ohio’s Own: Krema Is More Than Just Nuts

7 Miriam Bowers Abbott / April 25, 2013 10:00 am

The Krema Nut Company is widely known and lauded as being one of the oldest producers of peanut butter in the United States. The company has been making the stuff since 1898, maintaining a natural style that’s entirely distinct from… [Read More]

Flora Home & Garden Keeps Urban Gardeners Growing

Flora Home & Garden Keeps Urban Gardeners Growing

0 Walker / April 21, 2013 10:10 am

If you’re thinking about growing a garden this year, but are limited to working with a small space in an urban neighborhood, then look no further than Flora Home & Garden in the Short North. This shop is celebrating its… [Read More]

Photos: The First Moonlight Market on Gay Street

Photos: The First Moonlight Market on Gay Street

8 Walker / April 14, 2013 6:00 pm

The first ever Moonlight Market event was held last night on Gay Street in Downtown Columbus, and despite chilly weather, attendees turned out to stroll, shop, drink, dine and celebrate the evening under the stars. This new monthly retail bazaar… [Read More]

New Stores and Expansion Planned for Easton Town Center in 2013

New Stores and Expansion Planned for Easton Town Center in 2013

2 Melanie McIntyre / March 8, 2013 2:00 pm

Easton’s growth continues with the addition of six new stores, the family-friendly Fenlon Square, and a nearby development that will add more than a half million square feet of retail space. In February, lifestyle brand Kate Spade opened a 2,200-square-foot store… [Read More]

Hills Market Downtown Opens March 19

Hills Market Downtown Opens March 19

13 Walker / March 8, 2013 6:00 am

The moment you’ve been waiting for is officially here. The team at The Hills Market has officially planted their opening flag on the calendar and will be cutting the ceremonial ribbon for their new Downtown grocery story on March 19th…. [Read More]

Olde Towne East Grocery Store Called for in Neighborhood Plan

Olde Towne East Grocery Store Called for in Neighborhood Plan

50 Walker / March 6, 2013 6:00 am

(Note: Article was updated on March 6th at 12:30pm with additional information.) The Near East Side is in need of a signature grocery store, according to the latest draft (PDF) of a master planning effort for the area, as presented… [Read More]

Celebrate Local Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Celebrate Local Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

0 Walker / March 1, 2013 9:00 am

While the new Celebrate Local store location at Easton (3952 Townsfair Way) has already been open to the public for nearly a month, the founders of the business are officially hosting their grand re-opening this weekend. If you’re unfamiliar with… [Read More]

First Look: Celebrate Local’s New Location

First Look: Celebrate Local’s New Location

9 Anne / February 9, 2013 12:45 pm

The Celebrate Local store at Easton Town Center officially re-opened yesterday in its new location at 3952 Townsfair Way (between Panera Bread and Restoration Hardware). The store carries Ohio-made goods from over 200 small businesses and artisans. A photo tour… [Read More]

Pop-Up Retailer Robert Mason Coming to Gay Street

Pop-Up Retailer Robert Mason Coming to Gay Street

10 Walker / January 21, 2013 4:00 pm

Robert Mason Grimmett is only 32 years old, but he’s no stranger to retail businesses. He started his first venture at the age of 12 years old and is currently working on bringing his latest concept to Downtown Columbus. Prior… [Read More]

Best Specialty Store of 2012: Wholly Craft

Best Specialty Store of 2012: Wholly Craft

3 Walker / December 30, 2012 7:15 pm

For two years straight, Wholly Craft has topped the list for best Speciality Store in Columbus, according to our readers. This Clintonville boutique sells products from over 100 local crafters and vendors, making it a great one-stop-shop for all of… [Read More]

Best Fashion Store of 2012: Tigertree

Best Fashion Store of 2012: Tigertree

3 Walker / December 23, 2012 10:15 am

For the second year in a row, Tigertree has topped our annual reader survey as the best fashion/apparel store in Columbus. This Short North boutique celebrated five years in 2012, having quickly grown in popularity and in size (now in… [Read More]

Shop Talk: Milk Bar

Shop Talk: Milk Bar

0 Melanie McIntyre / November 8, 2012 7:00 am

Kareem Jackson and Eric Hayes met years ago at the now-defunct Bento Go-Go near The Ohio State University, where both men were students. They bonded over a love of fashion and style, and lamented the lack of quality retail establishments… [Read More]

VIA Patina Opening Downtown in Mid-November

VIA Patina Opening Downtown in Mid-November

6 Melanie McIntyre / October 31, 2012 4:40 pm

A love of vintage and antique items, and a desire to save them is a common thread among the three women behind VIA Patina, a pop-up shop opening downtown this month. Sally Cooper and sisters Kelly Nash and Kimberly Robinson… [Read More]

AESTHETIC Home Decor Opening in The Short North

AESTHETIC Home Decor Opening in The Short North

3 Walker / October 23, 2012 2:45 pm

The Short North continues to evolve with regular openings, closings and relocations. The retail space at 988 has seen a bit of action in the past year as Flora Home & Garden opened in April only to relocate earlier this… [Read More]

Vinyl Frontier Record Shop Opens Downtown on Saturday

Vinyl Frontier Record Shop Opens Downtown on Saturday

1 Walker / October 3, 2012 8:00 am

After a few months of delay, Vinyl Frontier is ready open their doors at 51 East Gay Street this Saturday. The new record shop with the “gothic apocalypse” decor has devoted their extra time pre-opening to building up their inventory of… [Read More]