Retail and Hospitality Today

Drift Float & Spa to open this fall in Greenville’s Main + Stone development

Greenville native and Drift owner Kelly Caldwell, 28, says the countdown on the website that lands the opening in September was a little too ambitious, but construction progress should allow for an early-to-mid-October opening.

Real Estate July 21st, 2017

Self-storage facility near downtown Spartanburg clears first hurdle

The city of Spartanburg’s Planning Commission on Thursday approved local developer John Montgomery's request to rezone a property at 899 E. Main St. so he can develop a self-storage facility.

Retail and Hospitality July 21st, 2017

Panda Express planning new eatery on Spartanburg’s east side

California-based fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain Panda Express has filed site plans for its first restaurant in Spartanburg and closed on a location for its first store in Greenville County off Woodruff Road.

Retail and Hospitality July 21st, 2017

VolksROCKIN’ concert series kicks off today in downtown Spartanburg

RJ Rockers Brewing Co. and Vic Bailey Volkswagen will launch their second annual VolkROCKIN’ event starting 3 to p.m. in front of RJ Rockers’ loading dock at 226-A W. Main St. in downtown Spartanburg.

Tech and Design July 20th, 2017

Iron Yard to close all 15 campuses

The Greenville-based company rapidly expanded over the course of four years.

Economic Development July 20th, 2017

Greenville Area SBDC recognizes four

The Greenville Area Small Business Development Center recognized three businesses and one individual at its second-annual awards ceremony on July 11.

Innovate July 20th, 2017

Three vital considerations for your web presence (Part 1)

Does what I am viewing look outdated? Does it look cheap? Does it look like someone has spent time and energy on maintaining its appearance?

Cover Story July 20th, 2017

Husband-and-wife duo aims to kickstart creativity with Maker Pipe

Since its launch last year, Maker Pipe has raised more than $80,000 in funding and garnered a customer base that spans the globe.

Economic Development July 19th, 2017

ClubCorp, owner of 7 SC clubs, to be sold for $1.1B

ClubCorp, the Texas-based company that owns the Commerce Club in downtown Greenville, is being sold to Apollo Global Management LLC.

Finance July 19th, 2017

CCNB opens Greenville Loan Production Office

CCNB has hired Jimmy Kimbell as senior vice president and Upstate market executive to lead this initiative. As a part of this new LPO team, Andrew Howard joins CCNB as vice president and commercial relationship manager.

Real Estate July 19th, 2017

Milestone Custom Homes to construct first Hartness home and welcome center

Milestone is one of four custom builders in the exclusive Hartness Builder’s Guild.

Retail and Hospitality July 19th, 2017

GoodTwice launches new e-commerce clothing site

Three local companies have come together to create a new e-commerce website for GoodTwice, which provides secondhand name-brand clothing, shoes, and accessories in excellent condition.

Economic Development July 19th, 2017

Urban League, UCB partner for affordable housing

Urban League of the Upstate and United Community Bank last week announced a $20,000 contribution to fund affordable housing initiatives.

Real Estate July 19th, 2017

Developer wins fight to bring SC’s first Sprouts on Woodruff Road

The Phoenix-based grocery chain is scheduled to open a store at the corner of Woodruff Road and Highway 14 in June of next year.

Retail and Hospitality July 18th, 2017

Crane removal signals final push for downtown Spartanburg’s AC Hotel

The 208-foot-tall tower crane used for construction of the 10-story, 114-room AC Hotel spearheaded by Spartanburg-based OTO Development and Johnson Development was officially dismantled.

Management July 18th, 2017

Carolina Alliance names Spears VP of state leasing division

Spears will be responsible for serving the leasing needs of commercial organizations throughout South Carolina for the Spartanburg-based institution.

Economic Development July 18th, 2017

Bob Hughes selected as Greenville Drive’s Green Day honoree

Local developer Bob Hughes, a key player in downtown Greenville’s renaissance, has been selected as the honoree for the Greenville Drive’s 12th annual Green Day event.

Finance July 17th, 2017

Greenville-based Southern First Bank opens Atlanta branch

Southern First Bank began doing business outside of South Carolina for the first time last year.

Tech and Design July 17th, 2017

CO-WORKING: Workspace for creatives opens in Hampton Station

On July 21, Hannah McKeel officially launches MEANT, a small-scale, curated co-working space and photography studio designed with creatives in mind.

Manufacturing July 17th, 2017

Spartanburg-based Alta Gracia inks T-shirt deal with Dallas Cowboys

Spartanburg-based Alta Gracia said Monday its has partnered with the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys to produce a new line of garment dyed T-shirts.