Retail
Will Milk Money Usher in a New Indie Retail Era of Newbury Street?
From the newly opened second location of Milk Money, a fashion and accessories shop at 172 Newbury Street, owner Nash Yacoub can see the building […]
Luxury Shoppers Are Paying $100 to Join This Invite-Only Fashion Club
When was the last time you shopped in a department store for a dress, a pair of jeans, or even new shoes? If you’re anything […]
Global Meets Local at Lifestyle Home Store Mélange in Kennebunk
Mélange is a French word meaning mixture. For Paula and Clayton Daher—the mother-and-son duo of award-winning Daher Interior Design—it’s also the best way to describe […]
The Street Chestnut Hill: A Cheat Sheet to the Shopping Hub’s Newcomers
Brilliant Earth WHAT YOU’LL FIND: Ethically sourced, eco-friendly diamonds and fine jewelry. REASON TO GO: For a stunning collection of engagement rings, wedding bands, and […]
South End Jewelry Boutique M. Flynn Turns 15
Working in marketing two decades ago, Megan Flynn never would have envisioned herself as a gemologist at the helm, with her sister Moria, of a […]
Roger Berkowitz Adds a New Seafood Business to His Fish-Filled Resume
Good news for seafood lovers nationwide: A very familiar face in the business has launched an online fish market, shipping flash-frozen seafood and prepared dishes […]
What Would It Take for Boston to Become a Car-Free City?
In late May, three dozen people gathered online to ponder post-pandemic life in Boston. There were hospital workers, nannies, software developers, biotech researchers, analysts, and […]
What’s the Future of Boston’s Retail Storefronts?
It was early March BC (Before COVID-19) when I found myself with the sudden urge to buy a certain Bottega Veneta square-toe pump that had […]
As Retail Reopens, Shop These Black-Owned Stores around Boston
Phase Two of the grand reopening plan for Massachusetts rolled out last week, and that included the cautious return to in-person shopping at nonessential retail. […]
After Devastating Flooding, Some South End Businesses Must Start from Scratch
The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for local businesses—and for the artists and makers of the South End’s SoWa district, things have gone from bad […]
Six Local CSAs in Boston to Sign Up for Right Now
Grocery shopping used to be a semi-enjoyable experience. I remember perusing the aisles of Whole Foods on my lunch break looking for a snack I […]
Will Boston’s Indie Boutiques and Salons Survive the Shutdown?
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been noticing the steady drip of emails from national retailers touting what you need to wear to “WFH.” […]