There are more than 2 million Black-owned businesses in America, according to the most recent census data, with the vast majority small shops where the owner is the sole employee. Owners will tell you that their stores, restaurants and services occupy a special role in their communities: They are places to […]
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Former Miss Florida’s trail leads to Worth Avenue
Karina Brez is known for winning Miss Florida USA in 2012; but the 33-year-old, who grew up in Palm Beach County, has just achieved another long-awaited goal. The certified gemologist and jewelry designer recently opened her own store, Karina Brez Jewelry on Worth Avenue. Her equestrian-themed 18-karat gold jewelry with diamonds, emeralds, […]
Brewing Company Modelo Enters Streetwear Arena With Co-branded Capsules
After Supreme-branded Skittles and Oreo cookies, Mexican beer company Modelo is aiming to get its slice of the streetwear market. The company is kicking off the first in a series of co-branded clothing collaborations with premium streetwear and design stores across the U.S. today, celebrating the “fighting spirit” of Los […]
Dear Tony Russo – The Boston Globe
When we met in the late ‘70s, I had just moved back to Watertown (my father was stationed at Watertown Arsenal when I was born) and had switched my allegiance from DeVincent Farms in Waltham, which grew a lot of its own produce in season, to what was then a […]
The Shipping Crisis Is Pummeling the Footwear Industry, But Independent Shoe Stores Might Be Hurting the Most
As the holiday shopping season looms, the shipping crisis is still in full swing. Pandemic-related shipping slowdowns, factory and store shutdowns, clogged ports and worker shortages have forced retailers to seek out solutions for moving product in time for the holidays. In many cases, these methods come at a much […]
20 Sunglasses That Give Off Big Italian-Grandpa Energy, If You Know What I Mean
Earlier this year, I came across a pair of oversize aviator frames in one of my favorite vintage stores that stopped me dead in my tracks. Although I hadn’t worn the sunglasses silhouette in years, this particular pair stood out to me because they reminded me of the ones my […]
Support American clothing companies, thrift stores, teen says
Do you ever think about who made your clothes? We know where we bought them, and we are often readily prepared to answer the common question, “Where did you get that?” However, from beginning to end, the process of manufacturing clothes is much more complex than one may think. It […]
Flexsteel’s Brand Getting A Contemporary Update
Traditional Maker’s New Lifestyle-Driven Look and Feel Come Into Sharper Focus DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The launch of a new corporate website last month was the first indication that something big is currently underway at Flexsteel: A major update of the brand. A sleek new look and […]
The Joyoung Makes the Best Soy Milk (and All the Other Milks Too)
This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to what people in the food industry are obsessed with eating, drinking, and buying right now. In Taiwan, where I live, hot soy milk is a universal right. It’s the first thing many families make every morning. You can toss in a bit […]
Destination Vacation: Dancing through the Town of Floyd
FLOYD, Va. (WFXR) — A one-stoplight town sits along the spine of the Blue Ridge Plateau. At times, the Town of Floyd is quiet. However, the community is full of local flair and the locals can make a lot of noise. The Floyd County Tourism Director, Pat Sharkey, says the […]