#local-business

#local-business

Loard's Ice Cream in Oakland, known for its 40-plus flavors, has reopened under new owners Willis Yu and Winnie Tam, offering both classic and new menu items.

Metro Fried Chicken has applied for a premises licence to serve hot food from 11pm to 2am every day, and the application is under consideration by Dartford Borough Council.

Half Price Books has been a downtown Berkeley fixture for 20 years and will close its location on Shattuck Avenue on November 30 due to failed lease negotiations.

Sophia Handschuh, also known as Sourdough Sophia, transitioned from baking bread at home to operating a pastel pink-fronted micro-bakery in Crouch End after positive local response.

Phyllis Harper, who owns Highgate Butchers, celebrated her 50th anniversary on the high street this year. Over the decades, along with her son Lee, they have served thousands of people, including high profile celebrities who have since moved away.

The Wildfether cocktail lounge, founded by Tommy Alfinito, is committed to crafting an exceptional drinking experience using in-house made ingredients such as whiskey and bitters.

The campaign will feature exceptional small business sellers from across the U.S., each with a unique connection to their community and a proven record of success on TikTok Shop.

I think it's a good thing. It brings more people to our stalls. While Bezos' guests might not be shopping here - it's for more normal people - it brings even more attention to the city.

New Yorkers have fueled their fast-paced lives with cups of strong, full-bodied coffee, now captured in the new I LOVE NY® Coffee line.

Ball, a Thai citizen, owns a cannabis dispensary in the border town of Aranyaprathet. He says his sales have declined by nearly three quarters since the border changes.

When Paul Davey, the former owner of Redwood City's City Pub, announced he wanted to retire, she got in touch. She bought the space May 15.

In 2025, businesses must leverage Google Business Profile updates such as enhanced messaging tools and AI-driven review summaries to thrive in local markets.

As a small, Black-owned, Caribbean-owned business, to grow in this way and to see our dreams realized, just deeply means so much to us.

Larry Gagosian humorously checks if he gets a bigger discount at BookHampton, highlighting his involvement in preserving the indie bookstore culture amid commercialization.

"What we do we do very well... and we are in the middle of a park. It's all been good and the local people are very nice."

Nominations are now open for the Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards 2025, celebrating innovation and outstanding achievement within the borough's business community.

Glucroft said the aim is to do classics in a quality way, 'nothing too adventurous, so to speak, good food that we're hoping the neighborhood can say, "Man, I just want to go out for a nice steak frites, I just want a good meal close to home".'

"It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closure of Mellow Mushroom Decatur. It has been an absolute pleasure working in this community and we will miss being able to be your go-to pizza place!"

Surfside Liquors, the only grocery store in Hunters Point since 1974, now struggles to stock fresh produce due to lost SNAP authorization after owner’s knee surgery.

The Fun on Fifth Festival transforms Bay Ridge's Fifth Avenue into a vibrant corridor where families, friends and neighbors come together to enjoy a full day of live entertainment, delicious food, local shopping and community spirit.

"It's kind of one of those things like, I think I'll kick myself if I just don't ask. So I inquired about the space and the landlord is very neighborhood-minded."

Wo Hop, which first opened in Chinatown in 1938, has expanded with a new street-level restaurant, enhancing accessibility for longtime patrons and marking a new era.

Bog Iron Brewing announced a policy requiring that children stay seated in the taproom and beer garden after experiencing disruptive behavior from unattended kids.

"I kind of forgot about it, which I think is what this business relies upon," she explained.

Havering Council has issued a planning enforcement notice to Bike Point, mandating its closure due to operating without necessary permissions and causing disturbances to residents.

Brookline Lunch, a favorite Palestinian-owned diner from Cambridge, is set to open its new location in Brookline, with plans for an expanded menu.

Greys Tea and Coffee House embraces a blend of tradition and modernity, serving quality teas and coffees in a charming setting, perfect for various events.