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Retail is becoming more of a dominant financial factor in many cities throughout the Northern Great Plains. A number of communities in the region even use retail sales as an indicator of economic growth.
By Amanda Hvidsten , February 08, 2010
Jamestown (ND) stores report strong holiday sales
By Ben Rodgers , December 31, 2009
1,800 applications, 190 jobs at Duluth (MN) restaurant
By Andy Greder , December 09, 2009
Niche markets key for small-town shops
By Kevin Bonham , December 07, 2009
Retail container volume could see first year-over-year increase in more than two years in early 2010
By Press Release , November 24, 2009
Economists differ on North Dakota's holiday sales, growth outlook
By James R. Johnson , November 11, 2009
Updates planned for T-Rex Plaza in Dickinson, ND
By Ashley Martin , October 30, 2009
Loonie’s strength sends Canadian shoppers south
By James R. Johnson , October 16, 2009
National Retail Federation forecasts 1 percent holiday sales decline
By Press Release , October 06, 2009
New Fargo Walmart to hire 300 employees
Walmart is hiring an estimated 300 workers for its new store slated to open this fall at 3757 55th Ave. S. in Fargo.By Tracy Frank , September 02, 2009
Moorhead (MN) Center Mall businesses doing well despite vacancies
Two out of every five storefronts in the mall are dark, but mall managers say they’re working hard on a plan to fill those vacancies at the Moorhead Center Mall.By Tracy Frank , August 31, 2009
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Simon sez: Let's get even bigger
You'd think they were already big enough. But Simon Properties Group Inc. -- the largest shopping mall owner in the country -- wants to get bigger. It currently has about about 350 malls, including Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. Now it wants to acquire the No. 2 mall owner,
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Feb 28, 2010 at 12:34 PM | Twin Ports BusinessWearing denim? You're so out. No wait, you're in!
Whenever I read The Wall Street Journal, I always have a “Huh?” moment. I had almost gotten through an issue recently without that “Huh?” moment when I came across an article on denim making a comeback. Huh? Denim has been out-of-style? I thought of all the denim jeans, sh
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Feb 19, 2010 at 1:57 PM | Twin Ports BusinessRuffles, florals and beads, oh my
The peace sign on the cuff bracelet worn by one of the "Real Housewives of Orange County" in last week's episode on Bravo seemed hopelessly out of date. That is, until we got a release from Maurices, clueing us in on what will be in fashion this spring. A
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Feb 14, 2010 at 2:26 PM | Twin Ports BusinessWisconsin shoppers less romantic this Valentine's
Wisconsin shoppers seem to prefer Valentine’s gifts that are more practical than romantic. One price-comparison Web site says its top online searches from Wisconsin were for women’s shirts and jeans. Sortprice.com compiled Valentine’s-related searches between Feb. 2 and Wednesday
Posted by: Andy Greder on Feb 13, 2010 at 10:20 AM | Twin Ports BusinessChecking out? Do-it-yourself
If you greet new technology with trepidation, this is a warning. If you embrace it, this probably is welcome news. Either way, get ready for more self-scan checkouts. You can already find these automated checkout stations at Home Depot, Cub Foods and some Walmarts where customers scan the
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Feb 11, 2010 at 1:29 PM | Twin Ports BusinessWhat savvy shoppers know
Their rights. Have you ever gone to a particular supermarket just to get an item advertised on sale, only to find the store out of it? While it’s understandable at the end of a weeklong sale, but selling out in the first day or two, leaves one feeling taken. But did you know you’
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Jan 15, 2010 at 8:23 PM | Twin Ports BusinessThe best products of 2009
If you bought a Honda Fit subcompact (which gets 30 mpg, by the way), used Behr Premium Plus Interior Satin Enamel Paint or brew up Eight O’Clock Coffee 100 Percent Columbian… Congratulations! You purchased some of the best products of 2009. That’s according to Consumer
Posted by: Candace Renalls on Jan 15, 2010 at 11:21 AM | Twin Ports BusinessRetailers more friendly in poor economy
My holiday shopping trip to the Miller Hill Mall area was somewhat echoed by today's New York Times story.
I wasn't treated like a king at luxury stores, like the Times says, but it seems like retailers are
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