Retail

Texas-based Flying Saucer Draught Emporium announced it is closing its Columbia location on Tuesday. The craft beer bar had a 16-year run in the Vista. … Read More

The Publix-owned grocer will open its first Midlands location at Lexington Marketplace on Wednesday. Developers said the store is part of plans to add up to 26,000 square feet of retail space to the shopping center in the next year. … Read More

The location near Lexington Medical Center has been sold to another local restauranteur who will change the name and menu, Carolina Cafe’s co-owners announced. The downtown location’s menu will be tweaked to include daily specials. … Read More

Since Nov. 1, 2018, the S.C. Department of Revenue has collected nearly $64 million in state sales taxes from out-of-state retailers who sell their products to state residents. The money will be distributed among state programs. … Read More

Columbia entrepreneur Cam Powell plans to open an arcade bar featuring classic video games to tap into a niche for a "brand-new entertainment concept" for the city. … Read More