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Homeware giant Gorham’s is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The firm, founded by A.J. Gorham in 1936, has grown from a small lumber business on Hamilton’s Front Street to a supermarket-style operation in Pembroke. And Rod Farrington, senior manager ...

It is all change at Dockyard, where Alex & Pete’s Bermuda Artisan Ice Cream has taken over the gazebo kiosk formerly used by BermyBerry. Peter Jovetic, who set up the artisan ice cream business with his son Alex about two years ago, saw the potential...

A new gourmet popcorn store is offering more than 70 flavours, everything from salt and vinegar and ranch on the savoury side, to coconut, caramel and butterfinger for the sweet-toothed. In the first few days of business, Savory Kernels has been well...

A new make-up store has opened up in Washington Mall. And Demeka Tacklyn, the owner of Stash, said: “I saw an opportunity and the idea came into my head. When the opportunity arises, go for it.” Ms Tacklyn said the store, which has an emphasis on nat...

Inflation dropped to 1.3 per cent in August, down 0.3 per cent on the previous month. The consumer price index also decreased from July to August, nudging lower by 0.5 per cent. The all-items index dropped to 101.7, which means a basket of goods that...

A Bermuda interior designer is the first non-US supplier for a new range of furniture handcrafted in developing countries. Gregory Nelmes, who runs Gregory Nelmes Home for retail and an interior design consultancy in St George, said he spotted the Im...

Shipping firm Island Bargains has a new name and a new overseas partner. The company, now known as Island Shippers, has signed a deal with Florida-based Caicos Caribbean Lines. Island Shippers, part of the Queen Group of companies, has also moved off...

Retail sales in July stayed in positive territory, increasing 1 per cent in value year-on-year. Sales of $104.1 million were recorded. After adjusting for the annual retail sales rate of inflation, which was 0.3 per cent in July, the volume of retail...

A businesswoman is planning to stitch up the market with a new yarn store as a revival of the craft of knitting gets under way. Cindy Ashton yesterday launched Black Purl — a specialist shop for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. Ms Ashton said: “The ...

Perfume and fine dining are to combine at a special event at a top Bermuda restaurant. Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone, the owner of Lili Bermuda, and master chef Jean-Claude Garzia of Beau Rivage at Paget’s Newstead are to join forces in a first for Berm...

Alumiglas is looking ahead to new opportunities as it celebrates its relocation to larger premises. It has been praised by Michael Dunkley, the Premier, for providing apprenticeships and helping Bermudians establish a career in the glazing business. ...

Office supplies firm AF Smith has suspended sales on its Apple website amid fears over credit-card hacking. A message sent to customers by the firm said that it was contacting them “regarding recent fraudulent activity in Bermuda involving credit car...