Retail

Consumer Stories

Entrepreneurial family to open a children’s boutique on Saturday

The McBride family is adding “retailer” to their business portfolio. Noah McBride operates Century 21 Magnolia, and his wife Holly is the founder and operator of the new Cuddles & Carriages in Evans. There is a grand opening celebration on Saturday morning in the former Cudos2u store at 400 Town Park Boulevard just off North Belair Road. That home décor and gift boutique moved into Mullins Colony, leaving the prime piece of real estate to lease. Many Cuddles & Carriages items are out on the sales floor in advance of

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B2B Stories

Construction Almost Finished on $35 Million CSRA Development

A two-part development in the heart of North Augusta, combining new construction with historic preservation, is getting close to completion. Beacon Bluff, a mixed-use project announced in late 2023, is a 36,000-square-foot project across the street from the North Augusta Municipal Building. It is renovating a historic building that once housed a skating rink and later a carpet shop, on Georgia Ave. It also has a new building which will include retail, restaurants and professional space. “We are working on the courtyard that is between the two buildings, the rink

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Consumer Stories

One furniture store replaces another

Last summer, Badcock Home Furniture & More announced it was closing all of its Georgia Stores. In the fall, the store in Washington’s Corner Shopping Center behind California Dreaming and Longhorn’s Steakhouse shuttered. In mid-December, the Augusta Furniture Outlet opened its place and has been heavily marketing on Facebook and its website with transparent pricing. The store is the size of some supermarkets in the CSRA and features a Living room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Mattress, Home Office, and Outdoor Furniture. Augusta Furniture Outlet is open Monday-Saturday, 10-8, and Sunday, 12-6.

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Consumer Stories

New Store Offers Clothing and Grace

After much prayer, Teresa Cheek left her Human Resources career for a life in retail—with a purpose. Local Threads Aiken is now open in downtown Aiken on Laurens Street. They offer women’s clothing in a variety of sizes and fun colors. “I feel like beautiful clothes have a way of allowing women to feel good in their own skin,” said Cheek. Local Threads Aiken also offers an area for people to come in and write down their prayer needs or take prayers and pray for others. “I wanted to have something

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Consumer Stories

BAM Grand Opening Announced for New Location

For those who love books and love to read, the timing of Books-A-Million’s (BAM) grand opening couldn’t be more perfect. February 14, Valentine’s Day, has been announced for the Grand Opening in the new location at Hitchcock Plaza. After several weeks of social media buzz and media outlet speculation regarding a potential new location for Aiken’s BAM, ABD confirmed on January 27 that the bookstore would be opening at 243 Fabian Drive in Hitchcock Plaza. United Properties Corporation (UPC) based in East Meadow, New York owns shopping centers across Long

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Consumer Stories

Will the 3rd Move be a Charm for BAM?

After several weeks of buzz regarding a potential new location for Aiken’s Books-A-Million (BAM), ABD has confirmed that space is being renovated for the bookstore at 243 Fabian Drive in Hitchcock Plaza. United Properties Corporation (UPC) based in East Meadow, New York owns shopping centers across Long Island and in 17 other states east of the Mississippi. The company is handling the leasing arrangements for Hitchcock Plaza which includes the new site for BAM. Four years ago, the bookstore was located in Aiken Mall. That store closed in July 2021.

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Consumer Stories

Two South Augusta businesses closing this week

A 52-year-old business and a retail liquidator are closing. Daniel Feed and Seed, which supplies gardening products, fertilizer, and much more is closing for good. Tomorrow and Thursday are the last days to take advantage of the liquidation. Stop by during the day at 2066 Old Savannah Road in South Augusta. Want to buy a futon for $100 or a full-sized refrigerator/freezer for $200? The Hidden Peach says it is going out of business this Friday. The retail liquidator is open all week from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. They

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Closings

Award-winning downtown retailer set to close

After six years of bringing clean beauty to Augusta, FIELD Botanicals will permanently close its storefront on Saturday, February 15, 2025. This decision comes after careful consideration and reflects the challenges that small businesses face today. “Since our opening in 2018, the retail landscape has evolved dramatically, making it increasingly difficult for small, independent businesses to compete with industry giants and shifting consumer trends,” said Jennifer Tinsley, founder of FIELD Botanicals. “Despite our best efforts to adapt, we have made the difficult decision to close the store. This decision reflects

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Consumer Stories

No Retail Room at the “Riverwood Inn”

100% of the existing buildings are now full at the shopping centers outside of Riverwood Plantation in Evans. Publix has more than half of the more than 100,000 square feet occupied between retail stores and out parcel properties at the intersection of Washington Road and William Few Parkway. Salt Interior and Design occupied the last space available recently, replacing a Taekwondo center. That business moved into a significantly larger space next to Rooted, a locally owned café. AR Workshop was the previous tenant next to Rooted. There are a few

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B2B Stories

Synovus Sponsored Article: ‘Tis the Season to Protect Your Business from Fraud

Commercial fraud – from phishing attacks and identity theft to check fraud – has been on the rise, affecting businesses of all sizes, including those in Augusta. In fact, in 2023 80% of surveyed organizations were hit by actual or attempted payment fraud attacks, according to the 2024 AFP Payments and Control Survey Report. While the holidays are a time of cheer and joy, it can also be a time when businesses are vulnerable to the seasonal spike in fraud and scams. To protect your business, follow these tips. Verify

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