Restaurants & Retail

Distilling the Oxbow story

Olivia Stewart never figured her fight to save the family-owned Oxbow Rum Distillery would make her a pioneer in the premium craft rum business.

Americans plan to spend more on holiday gifts this year than last

Americans say that they intend to spend more money on Christmas gifts this year,...

Restaurant hours nationwide remain shorter following COVID restrictions 

Restaurants have trimmed their weekly operating hours by 7.5%, or 6.4 hours, compared with...

Stirling announces three new tenants for Hammond Square shopping center

Stirling Properties recently announced that the company has signed a trio of new tenants for its Hammond Square shopping center:

Avian flu outbreak not affecting local Thanksgiving turkey supply so far

The latest avian flu outbreak has not affected the local supply of Thanksgiving turkeys yet, says Associated Grocers corporate public relations specialist Roeshawn Peters.

US retail inventories increase 0.4% in September from August

Adjusted retail inventories for September were estimated at an end-of-month level of $744 billion, an increase of 0.4% from August 2022 and a 22.2% jump from September 2021
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New Zee Zee’s planned for former George’s location 

The former location of a popular Baton Rouge restaurant may soon be back in business with a familiar name.

Aussie clothing store Cotton On will open in Mall of Louisiana

International retail clothing store Cotton On is setting up shop in the Mall of Louisiana, according to a permit filed with Baton Rouge's Permits & Inspections Division. This will be its first location in the state.

Roundup: Investigation of banks / Retail sales / Heating costs 

Environmental alliance: Six major banks will be investigated by 19 state attorneys general, including...

KOK Wings & Things to open first Baton Rouge location in Electric Depot

Lafayette-based KOK Wings & Things is opening a location in Electric Depot, with remodeling of the restaurant space already underway.