US retail sales rose 0.3 percent in May
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose modestly in May as consumers turned cautious in their spending. But the weaker-than-expected result is unlikely to derail overall economic growth in the second...
View ArticleSavannah tourism industry shows gains, 13 million visitors in 2013
Savannah’s tourism industry is in growth mode, apparent not only by the bustling waterfront, packed trolleys and trendy restaurants opening, but an annual visitor volume and spending study released...
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Low Country Luxe pairs with national partnerSavannah-based Low Country Luxe has announced a partnership with CODARUS, a manufacturer’s representative group in fine home furnishings, lighting and...
View ArticleColonial Oil subsidiary buys South Carolina firm
Colonial Fuel & Lubricant Services Inc., a subsidiary of Savannah-based Colonial Group Inc., has bought a South Carolina fuel delivery firm as part of the continued expansion of its fuel and...
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GM recalling Camaros for ignition switch problem
DETROIT — Ignition switches once again are causing problems for General Motors.This time the company is recalling nearly 512,000 Chevrolet Camaro muscle cars from the 2010 to 2014 model years because a...
View ArticleThe making of a Savannah ordinance
My job, in terms of advocacy, is to work with city, county, state and federal officials on issues dealing with tourism.Often I get complaints from people frustrated with the process of how city...
View ArticleResidents air concerns on city's proposed short-term vacation rental regulations
Residents concerned, confused and cantankerous about a proposed citywide ordinance for the regulation of short-term vacation rentals showed up in force at the first of two public meetings on the...
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FCC examining reasons for Internet traffic jams
SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Communications Commission is setting out to unravel the mystery behind the Internet traffic jams bogging down the delivery of Netflix videos and other online content.The...
View ArticleCheck, please: Priceline buys OpenTable for $2.6B
Check, please: Priceline buys OpenTable for $2.6B NEW YORK — Priceline has negotiated a $2.6 billion entree into the restaurant business.The global travel booking king announced Friday it is acquiring...
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Children’s Miracle Network receives Kroger customer donations Customers at Kroger stores in the the company’s Atlanta Division, which includes 12 stores in the Savannah area, donated more than $232,000...
View ArticlePacci's Italian Kitchen could become habit for Savannah locals and tourists
A friend and I had dinner at Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar last week, and we’re both looking forward to going back.Pacci is on the ground floor of Kimpton’s The Brice, which replaced The Mulberry Inn at...
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Savannah Coffee Roasters launches cafe, eyes expansion
For being semi-retired, Lori Collins of Savannah Coffee Roasters keeps pretty busy these days. Since the Australia-born Collins bought the 100-year-old coffee roaster in December of 2011, she’s been...
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CANDACE FORKNER New job title: Assistant project managerCompany: Pioneer Construction, Inc.Duties: Forkner will support project managers to ensure timely completion of documentation and assist in...
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Pooler Marketplace ExpoDate: July 17Time: 5-7 p.m.Location: National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air ForceCost: This event is open to the public and admission is free.Register: For more information...
View ArticleGas prices drop slightly in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.5 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.54 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The national...
View ArticleGeorgia aviation industry concerned about quality workers
ATLANTA — Georgia’s largest aerospace employers expressed concern Monday that not enough young people are entering the field to keep them on the industry’s forefront.The comments came during a panel...
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Savannah/Hilton Head airport passenger numbers soaring
Nearly 200,000 passengers came through Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport last month, an increase of 22 percent over May 2013, as growing tourism and business travel numbers begin to return to...
View ArticleBiS in brief: Economic developers draft St. Augustine exec
Gas prices drop slightly in metro SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.5 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.54 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Tourism's booming in Savannah; what about everything else?
By all available measures, Savannah’s tourism boom continues.New hotels are being built. The city’s hotel-motel tax receipts are up, and so are hotel occupancy rates.As detailed in a study released...
View ArticleAmazon is about to jump into smartphones
NEW YORK — Amazon, a company of seemingly boundless ambition, appears to be venturing into yet another market: smartphones.The corporate juggernaut that started out with books and soon moved into...
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