COLUMBIA — A North Carolina-based general store owner has decided that Columbia is the right market for its growth. opening a location July 7. Lyons General Store offers a selection of apparel and ...

An old-fashioned general store exudes a timeless charm and a modern appeal. These character-rich buildings were historically a "one-stop" destination for rural or small-town residents shopping for the ...

On San Francisco's Pier 39, Kwak has carved out a surprising retail success. The store, which sells nothing but rubber ducks, has grown from a small pop-up into a six-figure business, demonstrating ...

Offering a specialized product to a niche audience is the ultimate power move. When businesses target a niche, they sell a solution-based product that meets real needs. Rather than just offering a ...

In spite of a tough retail landscape, Dollar General CorporationDG has been thriving, when many other traditional operators are finding it difficult to cope. This Tennessee-based company's commitment ...

One year after opening a trendy children’s clothing boutique, Kaitlyn Senn has launched another store in downtown Longview to fill a different niche: home goods. The aptly-named Niche had its grand ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mary Margaret Beaver knew deep down she wanted her own fine-jewelry venture. She made that a reality last week, when Tiny Gods debuted in Charlotte’s Eastover neighborhood. Expect ...