Small businesses adapt to rising costs and uncertainty
Small business leaders across the Southeast are navigating inflation, workforce challenges and growth opportunities with resilience and innovation.
South Carolina small businesses drive jobs, growth
South Carolina small businesses account for 99% of firms statewide, fueling job growth while navigating health care, capital and cost challenges.
Growing hardware company plans stores No. 5 and 6
Bowers Ace Hardware is opening a new Elgin store with a garden center, grilling products and Benjamin Moore paint offerings.
Charleston-based Bittermilk announces $8.2M investment in Ravenel facility
Bittermilk is investing $8.2 million in a new Ravenel facility, creating 12 jobs and expanding its Charleston County operations.
King Street menswear boutique hides speakeasy-style lounge behind secret door
Greyson Clothiers opened a King Street boutique in Charleston featuring luxury retail, a private social club and hospitality-driven shopping.
Walmart invests $536M in South Carolina store remodels
Walmart is remodeling 29 South Carolina stores, part of a $536M investment to upgrade layouts, technology and services statewide.
Blackwells Corner to transform Hanahan town center
Blackwells Corner mixed-use project will bring retail, dining and offices to Hanahan, creating a walkable town center set to open in 2027.
Seamist Commons leasing retail space in Summerville
Seamist Commons in Summerville opens retail leasing after phase one, bringing a 68-acre mixed-use development with shops, dining and walkable space.
Adidas adds 300 jobs at Spartanburg distribution center
Adidas is hiring 300 workers at its Spartanburg distribution center with pay up to $27.50 per hour as demand grows ahead of major global events.
West Ashley Shoppes sells for $22.57M in Charleston
West Ashley Shoppes in Charleston sells for $22.57M as Continental Realty Corp. completes deal with Ziff Real Estate Partners.
Le Creuset opens Hampton County distribution hub
Le Creuset opens a 300000-square-foot distribution facility in Hampton County, adding 30 jobs and expanding its Lowcountry operations.
Six Nineteen of 1865 launches e-commerce nationwide
Upstate minority-owned liquor brand Six Nineteen of 1865 launches e-commerce, shipping ready-to-drink cocktails to 43 states and D.C.













