Shopping
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Athens-Clarke County
Historic Beechwood Shopping Center Gets Extensive Makeover
The Beechwood Shopping Center on Alps Road in Athens has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent months with developers launching major construction projects and recruiting new tenants to fill retail spaces. At the same time, several longstanding businesses, such as Beechwood Cinemas and CVS, have left the shopping center, giving…
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Copenhagen
Wefood Market Cuts Food Waste Selling Excess for Less
Wefood, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, was the world’s first store to sell surplus foods, which extend the “best before” date but are still safe to consume. This also includes items with incorrect labels or damaged packaging but not fresh things like milk and yogurt. All are sold for a 30-50%…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Grocery Shopping, Food Safety Tips During COVID-19 Outbreak
While reading up on how to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the research out there. So, Grady Newsource has compiled all the information you need on grocery shopping, cooking and keeping your food fresh. Staying Safe While Grocery Shopping The…
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In-Depth
Haute or Not: A Glimpse of German Fashion
You know the look. Flashing lights, raised stages, catwalks, pumping music and models that thread the scenes of the new and now. Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton are known for their designs. But have you heard of Christel und Sinn or Lemmy Murr? These German designers weave…
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Athens-Clarke County
Couture a la Cart: Fashion Merchandising Students Gain Entrepreneurial Experience
Fifteen specially selected UGA students are combining their love of fashion with their desire to be business owners. The retail entrepreneurship class allows them to gain real-world experience running their own business—out of a traveling golf cart. The goal is for the business to turn a profit that would go…
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Archives
Georgia Square Mall Weathers Economic Storms With Local Strategy
On the outskirts of Athens, Georgia, in the middle of the Atlanta Highway corridor sits Georgia Square Mall. It’s the only mall that exists in Athens, housing more than 50 shops, eight eateries and 17 diverse services, ranging from American Vision Center to U.S. military recruitment stations. The two-story retail…
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In-Depth
#CyberMonday Becomes Target For Holiday Consumers
Shoppers with thanksgiving food comas have been woken up just in time to shop, but without leaving the comfort of their home.
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Athens-Clarke County
No Costco, No Problem: E.coli is Not a Threat to Athens
By Jordan Mecca Athens residents have no reason to worry about a recent E.coli (escherichia coli) outbreak from Taylor Farms Pacific Inc.’s celery. In a press release, the company said the recalls are a precautionary measure after a celery and onion dice blend was tested positive for E.coli in a…
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In-Depth
Cyber Monday: Watch Out for Deals, Danger
By Jordynn Abernathy Senator David Perdue warns consumers to tread carefully with their credit card information. Senator Perdue revealed what consumers don’t know about holiday deals in a recent column. Senator Perdue is concerned about consumer data being collected by the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), an agency that collects,…
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Northeast Georgia News
Black Friday Shopping: Thrill or Kill?
By Savannah Brock Thrill? For those who don’t know, according to BlackFriday.com, “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960’s to mark the kickoff of the Christmas shopping season. Why? Back when stores kept accounting records by hand, they would indicate a loss in red ink and profits in black. Now,…