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Retail

25 Jul

Fresno retailer says fur ban would be ‘disastrous’

published on July 25, 2019 - 1:22 PM

A bill proposing to effectively end the sale of new fur in California passed out of its second Senate committee

25 Jul

‘Brewery District’ to welcome first cocktail bar

published on - 1:12 PM

It’ll be more than just beer on tap for Downtown Fresno’s Brewery District when a craft cocktail bar opens later

24 Jul

Where does Gov. Newsom stop for dinner in Downtown Fresno?

published on July 24, 2019 - 10:50 AM

The Cosmopolitan Tavern in Downtown Fresno hosted Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday night during his trip to sign new water legislation

23 Jul

‘Tween’ retailer to open Fashion Fair location

published on July 23, 2019 - 12:29 PM

Tenant improvement work has begun on the latest Five Below store in the Central Valley — this one at Fashion

19 Jul

Pier 1 Imports store on the chopping block

published on July 19, 2019 - 2:12 PM

Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports has announced it could close as many as 145 more stores in the fiscal

19 Jul

Local brewery opens Shaver Lake location

published on - 1:27 PM

A Clovis brewer has opened a second location over the hills but not so far away. 559 Beer has announced

18 Jul

Krispy Kreme offering birthday special on Friday

published on July 18, 2019 - 1:25 PM

Forget paying full price — buy your Krispy Kreme dozen for a dollar when the doughnut store celebrates its birthday.

18 Jul

New Clovis Costco open for business

published on - 1:03 PM

If your plans today include a trip to the Clovis Costco store, plan on going to a different destination than

17 Jul

Reports: Fresno Buick GMC owner killed in Mexico

published on July 17, 2019 - 2:57 PM

Officials in the Mexican state of Baja California are investigating the death of Central Valley car dealer Jose Arredondo, according

17 Jul

A rising tide lifts area boat sales

published on - 1:15 PM

With temperatures rising, kids out of school and proximity to a number of parks and lakes, the Central Valley is

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