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May 05 2026BUSINESS

A New Spot for Relaxation Arrives in Canal Park

Duluth’s downtown just got a fresh spot for people looking to unwind. The Lighthouse Spa & Boutique opened its doors in Canal Park, offering a full day spa experience where locals can relax and recharge. Two of the co-owners previously worked at another spa in the area but wanted to create something

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May 04 2026HEALTH

How close is too close? The link between city stores and habits

Cities have a way of making almost anything easy to find. Bangkok is no exception, especially when it comes to everyday products like alcohol and cigarettes. Researchers wanted to see if where people live and who they are plays a role in how often they end up buying these items. They looked at how f

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May 03 2026CRYPTO

Making Crypto Trading Easier For Everyday Investors

Crypto never sleeps, but most people do. That’s the big gap a new free AI bot aims to fill. Over 150, 000 regular traders now use automated tools to catch price moves they’d otherwise miss while they’re asleep or working. The bot runs around the clock on eight major exchanges—Binance, Coinbase, and

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Tanger’s Growth: More Profit and a Wider Reach

Tanger, the retail chain known for its large stores, reported a rise in earnings this quarter. The company’s profits grew compared to the same period last year, showing a healthy financial trend. The increase comes even as shoppers shift online. Tanger is adapting by adding new services that go bey

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

AutoNation Turns to Service and Finance as Sales Slow

AutoNation’s first‑quarter earnings showed that the company is leaning more on its service and finance arms to keep profits up. The retailer earned $4. 69 per share, topping the $4. 51 forecast from analysts, while total revenue slipped 2 % to $6. 552 billion and missed the expected $6. 651 billi

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

Mall Safety and Store Closures: A Growing Concern in Towson

The weekend saw a scary carjacking near Macy’s at the Towson Town Center. Two men with guns took a victim’s car in the parking garage around 3:30 p. m. Police found the suspects and are preparing to arrest them. The mall is already losing many stores. Banana Republic, Louis Vuitton, Apple Store and

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Small Stores Get a Tech Upgrade Without the Big Bills

Independent shop owners often feel stuck between old cash registers and expensive software upgrades. Many can't afford the latest point-of-sale systems that big chains use daily. Two companies now say they have a solution that skips the sticker shock. Vibe Retail makes cloud-based software for stor

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Bridgewater’s newest tech hub ready for action

A big empty warehouse in Bridgewater, New Jersey, just got a second life. A company called Denholtz turned a 73, 429-square-foot space into a modern industrial building packed with tech-friendly features. The building sits near two major highways—Interstate 78 and 287—making it easy for trucks to ro

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Store Cutbacks: A Shift Toward Smarter Retail

Bath & Body Works has quietly shut 92 shops in its latest yearly report, showing how the brand is reshaping its physical presence while aiming for a fresh surge in growth. The closures happened across the U. S. during the fiscal year that ended on Jan. 31, but the company kept the specific sites und

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Airport shops keep local names alive but not their original essence

Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s

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