By Sandra J. Pennecke It’s no secret new businesses face tough odds. Fifty percent of new businesses fail within the first 12 months of operation, said Ray Mattes, president and CEO of the Retail Alliance. Nationwide, he expects more than 8,500 storefronts to close in 2017. The Norfolk-based Retail Alliance launched its Center for Retail… [Read More]
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July 17, 2017 by Filed Under: Advocacy, Articles from Retail Angles, Buy Local, Economy, News Articles, Retail Careers, Retail Companies, Technology
Retail Alliance to Honor W.T. Patrick & Sons with 2017 “Lifetime Achievement Award” at Retailer of the Year Event
March 27, 2017 by Filed Under: Advocacy, News Articles, Press Releases, Retail Companies
Retail Alliance, the non-profit association representing retailers throughout Hampton Roads, announced today that W.T. Patrick & Sons (dba Patrick’s Hardware) is the recipient of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement award at their Retailer of the Year event on May 25, 2017. The award will be presented to owner Cary E. Patrick. “W.T. Patrick & Sons has… [Read More]
Decorum Furniture is 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
March 14, 2016 by Filed Under: Articles from Retail Angles, Events, Press Releases, Retail Companies
We are thrilled to announce that the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Decorum Furniture! Claus Ihlemann and Robert Roman’s business success and longevity, profitability, visual merchandising and community involvement made this year’s choice an easy decision. Claus and Robert have graciously accepted the invitation to receive the award. “As the owners of Decorum Furniture,… [Read More]
Member Spotlight: The Creative Wedge, an artisan market
January 29, 2014 by Filed Under: Articles from Retail Angles, Member Spotlight, Retail Companies
The Creative Wedge: An Artisan Market is an eclectic gem in Hilltop West. Our mission is to create a local specialty retail store whose aim is to promote awareness of American artisanal food and craft; a store that offers great service and selection of unique hand crafted gifts, artisan cheese, charcuterie, local wine and craft… [Read More]
In Memoriam
September 1, 2013 by Filed Under: Articles from Retail Angles, Retail Companies
Pholia Charles Liebing It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Pholia Charles Liebing on July 24, 2013. Pholia and his wife Pattie recently relocated their store, I Want It All Consignment, to the Churchland area of Porstmouth. Pholia was a beloved member of our Retail Alliance… [Read More]
Listening to the Voice of Experience
August 1, 2013 by Filed Under: Business Management, Retail Companies
by Sandra, J. Pennecke and originally published in Inside Business as part of the Cox Business Small Business Navigation Program (www.coxsbn.com) For Alison Dodson Anderson, the progression to add an online store to her brick-and-mortar shop was a natural one in time. Dodson Anderson opened A. Dodson’s at 2948 Bridge Road in Suffolk, just two… [Read More]
You Can Never Lose a Good Thing
August 1, 2013 by Filed Under: Articles from Retail Angles, Business Management, Retail Companies
Throughout her many years in business, Lena Goodman is keeping it “All in the Family” After over sixty years of involvement in our local retail community, Lena Goodman has met a lot of people and as she puts it, “I have yet to meet a stranger.” Recently, during a meeting about Goodman & Sons Jewelers… [Read More]