New Hickey Freeman factory store will sell last of inventory starting May 25
This will be the last time customers can purchase Hickey-Freeman-branded clothing in Rochester.
PGA Championship store is a mecca for merchandise
Starting Friday, and for the following nine days, the merchandise tent — a mammoth 50,000-square-feet of neatly-appointed shopping paradise — will be Monroe County's largest-volume retailer for the week, with total sales revenue projected to be in the 10s of millions.
Amazon unveils Gates logo; hiring underway for leadership, operations teams
Students at the Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Gates recently helped choose the logo for Gates facility and members of the Amazon's local operations team presented a $3,000 check to the school's Parent Teach Association.
Rochester establishes business grant program to bolster healthy food access
Rochester is making $2 million in grant funding available to encourage businesses to provide more healthy food options.
David’s Bridal layoffs, possible closings will include Henrietta store
David’s Bridal, LLC has announced the impending layoff of all employees at its stores in New York, including the South Town Plaza location in Henrietta. Based in suburban Philadelphia, David’s Bridal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week and also filed a notice with the New York State Department of Labor to layoff the […]
Whole Foods finally about groceries, not lawsuits
The most popular store in Greater Rochester that had never sold even one piece of merchandise finally opened this morning.
Appellate court denies appeal by Whole Foods opponents; store will open Wednesday
A last-ditch attempt to derail the opening of Whole Foods Market in Brighton was denied by the New York Supreme Court's appellate division.
Wegmans ranked No. 4 on Fortune Best Companies to Work For list
Wegmans Food Markets again has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, landing at No. 4 on list after a survey of large firms nationwide.
Pettis Pools & Patio named to AQUA 100
The AQUA 100 recognizes excellence in pool and spa retail and is presented by AQUA Magazine.
Tops Friendly Markets invests in fresh new look
Tops Friendly Markets is becoming Tops Remodeled Markets. The Williamsville-based grocer is making a significant investment to modernize its 149 locations, with refurbishing already complete at 31 stores in Western New York, including Greece, Hamlin, Canandaigua, Avon and on Upper Falls Boulevard in the city of Rochester. Most Tops stores are decades old, and while […]
Wilmorite, lender agree on Eastview Mall loan extension
The owner of Eastview Mall and Eastview Commons in Victor has finalized a loan extension with its lender, enabling the loan to transfer back to master servicing.
Wegmans’ initiative will enhance communication with Deaf, visually impaired customers
Wegmans also has introduced a pilot program at five in-store pharmacies — including the East Avenue location in Rochester — offering ScripTalk audible prescription bottle/container identification labels.