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Retail

23 Mar

These used cars had the biggest price hikes in Fresno

published on March 23, 2022 - 1:25 PM

As supply shortages fuel the rising price of used cars nationwide, the price for autos in Fresno and Visalia accelerated

23 Mar

She left the Central Coast for the Valley to realize her business dreams

published on - 12:33 PM

As inspiring as stories of young entrepreneurs getting their ventures off the ground can be, first-time business owners with longer

18 Mar

Free food, drink part of Yelp party with local restaurants

published on March 18, 2022 - 12:25 PM

A partnership between Yelp and local restaurants and entertainment venues means a week of free events — and free food and

17 Mar

Save Mart celebrates 70th anniversary with $70K donation

published on March 17, 2022 - 11:36 AM

The Save Mart Companies will celebrate its 70th anniversary by donating $70,000 to partner food banks in California and Northern

14 Mar

Local restaurant franchise owner wins international award

published on March 14, 2022 - 12:04 PM

Local Capriotti’s franchise owner Javier Gomez was awarded the International Franchise Association (IFA) award for Franchisee of the Year on

07 Mar

River Park spa adds new Clovis location

published on March 7, 2022 - 1:44 PM

Hand and Stone Massage at River Park in Fresno has been bringing relaxing massages, facials and other spa services to

07 Mar

More and more restaurants list calories on their menus. What about salt?

published on - 9:40 AM

Which do you think has more salt: a Panera Bread wild blueberry scone or a large order of Burger King

04 Mar

Store owner’s liquor license revoked after solicitation claim

published on March 4, 2022 - 2:47 PM

A Hanford liquor store had its alcohol license permanently revoked because an employee solicited an undercover state agent for prostitution.

03 Mar

Save Mart tests delivery robots in NorCal stores

published on March 3, 2022 - 2:13 PM

Starship Technologies, along with The Save Mart Companies, has announced a partnership that will bring a self-automated robot delivery service

28 Feb

Young entrepreneurs turn sneaker hobby into a business

published on February 28, 2022 - 2:14 PM

When one thinks of collecting as a hobby, the first things that come to mind may be stamps, coins or

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