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Aggregate Buys $58M NoVa Retail-Industrial Portfolio
Eleven commercial buildings scattered across McLean, Chantilly, Ashburn and Sterling changed hands last week in a $58 million deal that leaves more than 90 small businesses — from a McLean eye clinic to an Ashburn taco counter — right…
Retail Investors Hand Control of Stock Portfolios to AI
This is an edition of the What's News newsletter, which helps you catch up on the headlines and understand the news, free in your inbox daily. If you're not subscribed, sign up here. Americans are vibe-coding trading algorithms and handing over…
What's open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government and more
While many workers have the day off, most big consumer-facing businesses are open and even offering promotional sales to lure customers. Here's what is open and closed this year on Labor Day: Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools…
UK economy likely to have shrunk in July as retail sales dip and energy bills soar
Economists have warned that the UK economy is likely to have experienced a slight dip in July due to pressure from sluggish retail activity and higher energy costs for households. Analytic teams at Investec and Pantheon Macroeconomics predict that…
GIFT IFSC funds see retail rush amid outperforming global markets
As Indian markets have increasingly been outpaced by their global peers, more Indians are now investing in international markets through the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), data from the International Financial Services Centres…
What's open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the stock market.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. The first U.S. Labor Day celebration took place in New York City on Sept. 5…
Walmart And Retail Giants Push Forward With EV Charging Networks As Federal Support Retreats
Retailers across America are transforming their parking lots into fast-charging hubs, betting on long-term EV adoption even as federal funding dries up. Walmart, Buc-ee's, Circle K, and other major chains are rolling out branded fast-charging…
Hana Financial backs nationwide discounted-egg initiative for small retailers
Hana Financial Group is joining forces with small-business organizations to supply discounted eggs through neighborhood supermarkets, seeking to ease household food costs and support small retailers. The group signed the agreement with Small…
From Kickstarter Success To Retail Shelves, AJC Games Charts A Path In Tabletop Game Publishing
It was a trip down a rabbit hole after a suggestion from friends turned into a new game company. AJC Games founder Joe Caruso launched the company's first title, The Crimson Queen, on Kickstarter based on a party game he had made to play with…
Huge drop in number of plus-sized clothes sold in UK amid weight loss jabs boom
Popular High Street brands are selling less plus size clothes as weight loss jabs boom in popularity, new figures show. GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, are believed to be behind a drop in the very largest sizes being sold by major…
AI data centers are transforming rural land markets - and fueling a backlash
Data centers are being built across the country as Wall Street invests billions in the computing buildout for artificial intelligence. It's driving up the price of rural land as some farmers and property owners buy in and others push back against…
UK economy expected to have dipped in July despite World Cup boost
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK economy is likely to have shrunk slightly in July…
Lab-Grown Diamonds: Cheaper Sparkle, Smarter Buy Or Just A New Trend?
A a lab-grown diamond is not a 'fake diamond'.It is a diamond with a different origin. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Laboratory-grown diamonds have the same chemical makeup as natural diamonds but differ in origin Lab-grown diamonds…
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in Riverside, Ohio
Published on September 06, 2026 Source: Google Street View A new discount retailer is set to fill the empty storefront left behind at Riverside's Airway Shopping Center, with Ollie's Bargain Outlet opening its doors Thursday, September 10, where…
Traditional market town with independent shops and fairytale castle
The town hosts a weekly traditional market The delightful little town serves as an ideal base for discovering the North York Moors, though it boasts considerable appeal for visitors in its own right. Nestled peacefully on the fringe of the National…
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