Printing made cheaper
Those who found new printers under their Christmas trees might not need ink right now. But by the time next year's Christmas letters are printed, the toner may need to be refilled. Enter Rapid Refill Ink.
Bagel store gets hip
Taking a cue from some of the hipper coffee joints, a planned Bruegger's Bagels in Wakefield Commons will push for a more "now" image.
J. Jill opens at TTC
Specializing in clothes that won't get you sent home from school or work, J. Jill opened last week in Triangle Town Center. The store, which features skirts that start at the ankle and sweaters that wouldn't look out of place on a third grade te
Gripes led to a business
Penelope Manasco built a business over Bunco, a dice game that is more than 100 years old. While playing the game with her neighbors in Tarheel Estates in North Raleigh, a gripe session broke out over her uncool and unsexy laptop bag.
Eatery triples its size
After six years in the Celebration at Six Forks shopping center, Solomon's Restaurant is moving to a larger location within the center.
Crabtree has new stores
LaGrone:Just in time for the holiday season kick-off, Crabtree Valley Mall has opened a passel of new stores.
To the mall, Pack fans
LaGrone:In between trips to J. Crew and Banana Republic, N.C. State fans can get their fill of team merchandise at The Go Pack Store.
Fitness center planned
LaGrone:A Connecticut health care company is planning a Wal-Mart-sized fitness center in North Raleigh, slated to open by the start of next year.
It's time: micro wine
LaGrone:A Canadian microwinery franchise is bringing custom winemaking to North Raleigh.
Eatery's luck runs out
LaGrone:After a dozen years of operation, Lucky 32 will be closing its restaurant on Spring Forest Road at the end of the month.
It's fall but still sunny
LaGrone:While the current weather might not scream, "Let's go to the beach," two new sunglasses stores are set to open in November at Crabtree Valley Mall.
Store now coed
LaGrone:After a couple months hiatus, NV, the former men's boutique at North Hills, is back for a second round -- after rethinking its men's-only line. The boutique will now offer both men and women's fashion lines.
Mall fills cafe's old space
LaGrone:More than a year ago, the well-known Cafe Piazza shut its doors on the first floor of Crabtree Valley Mall near the Hudson Belk department store. Known for its ample wine selection, quasi-outdoor seating and weekend singer who channeled Frank Sinatra
Retail heavies face off
LaGrone:North Raleigh is the ring for the battle of the wholesale all-stars. Two stores, both slated to open in the fall, are running membership drives.
Get new duds, guys
LaGrone:A Massachusetts urban men's clothing store is bringing three new locations to North Carolina, including North Raleigh. 7 Fox is now open in Triangle Town Center with brands that include rapper Jay Z's Roca Wear, 50 Cent's G Unit Clothing Co
A new start for NV
LaGrone:We may have spoken too soon when we said NV, the men's clothing store at North Hills, was closing. Yes, it's closed, but it may reopen under a new moniker within the next several weeks.
Get your Macy's gift card
LaGrone:Don't count on a giant inflated Kermit for Saturday's official grand opening of the new Macy's store. Although the event won't have the fanfare of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, the first 500 people through the doors can expe
Hockey offerings growing
LaGrone:Raleigh's capacity for hockey gear has grown a couple of jersey sizes.
Mall's fall tenants
LaGrone:More temporary tenants are getting ready to move into Triangle Town Center in advance of the North Raleigh mall's holiday shopping season.
North Hills newbies
LaGrone:A knife-free liposuction alternative is on track for a September opening at North Hills.
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