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While little has changed externally, the stately 19th-century building, which was a former hotel and department store, has undergone a radical redesign within.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Established in 2012, the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize is spearheaded by the Wessel & Vett Foundation, created by the descendants of department store Magasin du Nord’s 19th-century founders Emil Vett and Theodor Wessel.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beyond its handsome red brick Victorian facades, Bisbee’s charms are myriad: friendly locals; a mild, four-season climate; thrift shops; hip galleries; chill coffeehouses; great eateries and art everywhere.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Take the quiz here … SECONDHAND SECRETS – Bargain hunter spots potential medieval treasures at thrift shop for $30.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The road behind the chain store will be blocked off to include a vinyl pop-up record store, photo booth, friendship bracelets, glitter sprinkles on Starbucks cold foam drinks and more.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The key challenge is balancing chain stores, trendy dining, and useful shops to suit a mix of locals and visitors — something the street has struggled with through its many ups and downs.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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For those that live in the neighborhood, offerings at the Metropolitan Bar and Kitchen’s variety store are convenient for those looking to stop in for pizza and beer, wine and other items.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Discount stores remain the most popular type of retailer for 62 percent of back-to-school shoppers, followed by Amazon, 56 percent, and dollar and variety stores, 42 percent.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Soon afterward, cheap paperback classics could be found everywhere from newsstands to dime stores.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Salem, circa 1955: Before the opening of Walmart, many small-town main streets were home to a Ben Franklin dime store, one of which was under the franchise that gave Sam Walton his start in Newport, 1945.—
Ray Hanley,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Oct. 2024
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The popular Asian superstore H Mart is opening its third location in North Texas next week, and a fourth one closer to Fort Worth is on the horizon.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Oct. 2025
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Second-hand luxury goods are in such high demand that online vintage products seller Zhuanzhuan opened a physical superstore this summer in downtown Beijing.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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In exchange, the United States lowered some of its tariffs.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the third quarter, revenue decreased by 4 percent at constant exchange also due to slow tourism.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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