Morning Business Report: December 3rd, 2021
Kroger stock nears a record high as people continue to cook more at home and Dollar General is targeting new customers with a new store model and name. Jane King…
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Shoe Carnival has bought Shoe Station. What happens to the two stores in South Mississippi?
Shoe Station retail store has been bought by competitor Shoe Carnival Inc., but don't expect to see changes in the foreseeable future. Based out of Mobile, Alabama, Shoe Station made the announcement on Friday morning in a press release. Brent…
Morning Business Report: December 2nd, 2021
One major U.S. bank is dropping overdraft fees and Toys R Us isn’t giving up yet. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more.
Morning Business Report: December 1st, 2021
Pfizer stock has its best month in 30 years after leading the vaccine race and nearly half of consumers will use ‘buy now, pay later’ services for holiday purchases. Jane…
Morning Business Report: November 30th, 2021
Scammers are sending fake store surveys and impersonating well known American companies and Amazon is poised to pass UPS and FedEx to become largest U.S. delivery service. Jane King is…
City of Ocean Springs celebrates Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday was hailed a success in Ocean Springs, giving shoppers a jump on collecting gifts at discounted rates. It was a perfect Saturday to take a…
Morning Business Report: November 18th, 2021
More consumers are planning to gift secondhand this year and for Thanksgiving travel, what is the cheapest day to fly? Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories…
City of Gautier purchases Singing River Mall property
The City of Gautier makes a big purchase: the former Singing River Mall property. The city closed on the purchase today. The 55-acre parcel will be revitalized as…
Ocean Springs businesses buckle up for Peter Anderson Festival
Businesses in Downtown Ocean Springs are preparing for the weekend’s 43rd annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival, honoring the renowned master potter of the…
Aloha Glamour opens at the Gulfport Premium Outlet
Bringing color and culture to South Mississippi, a new and one-of-a-kind business opens at the Gulfport Premium Outlet. Aloha Glamour is the world’s first Afro-Waiian clothing boutique.…
New café in Biloxi offering plant-based meals
A new plant-based café has opened its doors in Downtown Biloxi. Makin’ Groceries is located at 871 B Howard Avenue and specializes in offering vegan and vegetarian friendly food…
The Greenhouse on Porter switching from a coffee shop to an event space
The Greenhouse on Porter Avenue, known for its signature biscuits, will close its oven for good by the end of November. The…
Morning Business Report: October 29th, 2021
Amazon says things may not go well this holiday season and Facebook has a new name. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more.
Local business preparing for supply disruptions
Halloween is this Sunday and the last thing on your mind is probably Christmas shopping. Yet, retail experts are encouraging you to get started on your Christmas list early this…
Morning Business Report: October 22nd, 2021
The home from ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ is on the market, but the price hasn’t been slashed. Millions of Americans are eligible to get a COVID booster shot starting…
Starfish Café in Bay St. Louis reopens after being closed for 500 days
The Starfish Café has officially reopened today after being closed for 500 days. The original café shut down over a year ago due…
Morning Business Report: October 11th, 2021
There’s a crisis of confidence in America’s tap water and Friday’s jobs reports showed wage gains were strong, but that could also mean higher inflation is here for a while.…
Morning Business Report: October 7th, 2021
Spirit Halloween and White Castle announce an exclusive line of Halloween costumes and toy companies are now talking about how long it might be for favorite toys to arrive in…
Morning Business Report: October 6th, 2021
Pepsi is warning of price increases amid greater demand and the Facebook Whistleblower’s testimony could lead to tougher tech laws. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and…
Morning Business Report: October 5th, 2021
Christmas could be at risk as supply chain disaster gets worse and Facebook and Instagram are back after longest worldwide outage ever. Jane King is at the NASDAQ with those…
Morning Business Report: October 1st, 2021
Customers abandoned Bed, Bath, and Beyond last month and shares tumbled and Wall Streets reacts to the delay in an infrastructure vote in Washington. Joya Dass is at the NASDAQ…
Local businesses preparing for Cruisin’ the Coast
Cruisin’ the Coast starts this coming Sunday and local businesses are doing everything they can to prepare for what is sure to be a busy week. Bars, restaurants, and…
America’s Thrift Store opens a new store in Biloxi
America’s Thrift Stores announced the opening of its second store in the coastal Mississippi area. America’s Thrift Store is located at the Edgewater Village Shopping Center in…
Morning Business Report: September 17th, 2021
Retailers are ordering holiday items months in advance to keep their shelves stocked. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more.
