Retailers registered the first positive sales increase in February — the first since December 2008.
However when inflation is taken into account the volume of retail sales fell 2.1 percent.
According to the Retail Sales Index released today: “Retail ...
Makin’ Waves has sold out of stand-up paddle boards at its new Church Street location, as the hot new trend in watersports grows in popularity in Bermuda.
Co-owner owner Stuart Joblin said all four of the epoxy paddle boards he had in stock have sold...
A new cafe is planned for King’s Square in St George’s.
St. Georgians John Tester and George Sutherland are planning to open a coffee shop in what is currently office space, right on the historic square in the building housing Western Union, and next...
Two new sporting gear shops have opened in the new phase of the Washington Mall.
The International Sports Shop, formerly a fixture on Bermudiana Road, has opened its doors on the second floor of the new wing of the Mall and The Booth’s “Pop-Up” store...
After decades in St George’s, AS Cooper’s has pulled out of the Old Town and the Cracker Box souvenir store has closed its doors, dealing a huge blow to the World Heritage Site’s struggling retail scene.
The shock closures come as St George’s braces ...
Overall spending fell in January with car sales continuing their double-digit decline.
Retail sales fell by 2.3 percent in the first month of 2012 to $73 million, while retail sales volume, which takes inflation into account, fell 4.9 percent.
Car s...
Legislation intended to encourage businesses to open their doors on Good Friday has been welcomed by St George’s businesses.
The Public Holidays Amendment Bill 2012 would, if approved, exempt St George’s from restrictions on commercial activity on Go...
When Somers Supermart said Leon Dickinson had to retire, the 65-year-old didn’t go home and take it easy.
The grocery store’s former assistant manager became their competition.
Mr Dickinson and his wife Evannie held the grand opening yesterday for Ea...
They love to read and they love St George’s.
The proud new owners of the Book Cellar in the Old Town are husband and wife Dueane Dill and Kristin White.
They bought the business from retiring owner Gill White and plan to reopen in early May after min...
A new variety store will be opening in St George’s today.
East End Variety, at 8 Duke of York Street, will sell groceries and household goods, among other offerings, said Leon Dickinson, owner of the new business.
Bermuda Bookstore has opened a new store at the airport - and since it’s in the check-in area it’s open to everyone.
It is the second location for Queen Street, Hamilton landmark, the Bermuda Bookstore.
Owner/manager Hannah Willmott said with the Boo...
Stresses are a part of everyday life, but one Hamilton business is offering ways to replace that stress with inner peace.
My Serenti-Tea offers holistic treatments, meditation classes and workshops and sells organic teas, spiritual books and crystal...
