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Home goods provider invests $627K in Berkeley County facility
A home good provider has expanded into Summerville, making the company’s first foray into East Coast operations. The Wisconson-based DHI Corp., founded in 1872, is investing $672,000 with the hopes of creating 40 jobs. The new distribution center at 300 Trade Zone Blvd. is already fully operational. The facility will help the company increase capacity […]
European lifestyle retailer moves into King Street
A European-inspired lifestyle brand is expanding its U.S. footprint with a Charleston storefront. etúHome expects the Lowcountry store to open in November, the company said in a news release. The 2,000-square-foot space on King Street will be in addition to the company’s flagship location in Atlanta, which opened tw[...]
Harris Teeter expanding Lowcountry fuel centers
Harris Teeter fuel centers are expanding throughout the Lowcountry, with its newest Rivertowne Fuel Center in Mount Pleasant. Customers can receive $.20 off per gallon during opening week, which is anticipated to be July 28 through Aug. 3. Beyond the inaugural week, Harris Teeter customers will receive $.03 off per gallon with the company’s membership card. Harris […]
Charleston-based Palmetto Moon opens 29th store in Southeast
Palmetto Moon is expanding once again. The Southern lifestyle retailer founded in Charleston is preparing to open its 29th store in the Southeast at the Epps Bridge Centre in Athens, Georgia. The two-day grand opening will be held July 24 and 25, the company said in a news release. “We are so excited to expand […]
Vermont company acquires North Charleston RV dealership
Gloria Morgan has worked for The Trail Center for 48 years and enjoyed it so much she bought the company in 1993. Now the new and used RV dealership in North Charleston is under new ownership by Pete’s RV Center. Morgan admitted she wasn’t looking to sell but couldn’t pass up the opportunity when approache[...]
Reality star opens retail shop on Upper King
Star of Bravo TV’s Southern Charm, Craig Conover knew nearby businesses were hesitant of him opening Sewing Down South, a homegoods store on Upper King Street. Traditionally, the area has been heavily focused on food and beverage businesses, and nerves were high what kind of traction a reality star would bring to the homet[...]
We love our celebratory explosives in S.C.
States with robust fireworks markets Rankings determined by dollar value of fireworks imports into the state, divided by population. Rank Per capita Imports 1. Missouri $42,283,229 2. Nebraska $11,182,825 3. Kansas $12,247,314 4. Alabama $19,396,430 5. South Carolina $18,999,940 6. Wyoming $1,853,759 7. Nevada $7,548,350 8. Nort[...]
Take 5 Oil Change opens 3 locations in S.C.
Take 5 Oil Change has expanded its South Carolina reach with three more locations in the Charleston and Myrtle Beach markets. Will Sherrod with NAI Charleston facilitated the Metarie, La.-based company’s purchase of a Moncks Corner site and represented the developer on land purchased at 217 James Ave. in Goose Creek. The latter property is under construction […]
Women find entrepreneurial traction despite ‘statistic’
By Teri Errico Griffis and Molly Hulsey Margaret Godowns had no idea how bored she was in her job until she left last spring and started her own company. Her role as a project manager at a Charleston technology company offered great benefits, flexibility and stability in an unpredictable time, but the pandemic accelerated a [&he[...]
Fashion Plate for April 29, 2021
Fashion Plate features trunk shows, fashion events, style showcases and retail events in the Charleston area. Submit your items using our online form. Hermosa Jewelry and Brown Fox Coffee, two women-owned businesses in Mount Pleasant, will be hosting an artisan market event the second Saturday of every month. The latest event, Saturday on Simmons: May Artisan Market, is […]
Small-format Target coming to King Street
Shoppers can expect even more from King Street as Target is joining the neighborhood. The general merchandise retailer has leased 30,000 square feet of retail space at 211 King St., the former Forever 21 space, Charleston redevelopment experts The Beach Co. said in a news release. The property is in Majestic Square, a mixed-use retail and office […]
