HGTV show ‘Cheap Old Houses’ will feature historic Peoria homes

PEORIA — Peoria is about to be highlighted across the United States for its cheap old houses.  Three of Peoria’s bargain-priced, 100-year-old homes will be featured on HGTV’s brand-new series, “Cheap…

Gilly Hicks goes gender-inclusive and unveils new store concept

American lifestyle brand Gilly Hicks, a division of Abercrombie and Fitch Co., has unveiled its first gender-inclusive collection, alongside a new visual identity as part of its ongoing growth strategy.…

Youth of the state transitioning towards a sustainable lifestyle

As the youth become better aware of their own consumption patterns, they are progressively transitioning towards more sustainable practices in terms of fashion. Through practices of thrifting, reuse and upcycling,…

It is Christmas in July in this historic town with shopping and baked goods.

Some folks get pretty excited about Christmas in July. Not being really sure what the point of it is — perhaps it’s how soon one must begin shopping these days…

Hidden retailers on Long Island worth the hunt

When Lisa Andreani was planning her Feb. 20 wedding, she was surprised to find affordable dresses for her bridesmaids in a Nassau County industrial park. Who knew? “I hesitated to…

Here are the best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, according to Globe readers

What makes a good ice cream shop? The community, according to Melanie French, the summer manager at the Lexington Rancatore’s. “It’s about the customers, the workers, and everyone who comes…