Posts Tagged ‘shopping’

SeeMore merges in-store and at-home shopping using smartphone technology

The first time Neal Applefeld read about augmented reality, he was captivated. The idea that digital content could be triggered in the live world fascinated him. At the time, the technology was just making the leap from desktop to mobile. After creating a toy with an integrated digital experience and...

May 14th, 2013 | Business Profiles | Read More

Jifiti makes gift giving easier

The Internet has dramatically altered the way we shop. Nowadays, with the click of a mouse, you can purchase just about anything your heart desires from the comfort of your own home. Though online shopping offers convenience (and affords retailers a nearly endless reach), the creators of Jifiti, a new...

January 7th, 2013 | Business Profiles | Read More

Celebrate Local moving to new storefront in January 2013

In the new year, Celebrate Local will have a new home at Easton Town Center. The shop, which sells a variety of Ohio-produced handmade and artisan goods, is relocating to a 2,943-square-foot space at 3952 Townsfair Way, located between Panera Bread and Restoration Hardware across from Crate & Barrel. Celebrate...

November 23rd, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

OffersBy.Me helps consumers find deals at local businesses

It’s safe to say that if you’re reading this story, at some time, you’ve seen an online advertisement. In fact, it may have been so compelling that it prompted you to make a purchase at the advertiser’s physical location. Obviously, that’s a win for the business, but it’s...

November 5th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More

At Work: Converting an old church to another use

John Hoffman, co-owner of Columbus Camera Group. Adapting a building for a use other than what it was intended is not always easy, but always appreciated. The Columbus Camera Group has had its business inside a church that was originally home to the North Congregational. Later, the building housed the...

October 15th, 2012 | At Work | Read More

Black Friday sales pay off in the long term for smaller retail businesses

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year for many retailers across the nation, but for smaller boutiques and independent shops, that’s not always the case. “Last year was the first year we tried to pull people into our business for Black Friday and I can’t say it was successful,”...

November 25th, 2011 | Trendspotting | Read More

Small Business Saturday takes place this weekend

Small Business Saturday 2011 is slated for this weekend, falling right between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is an effort to encourage consumers to shop at small businesses during the holiday season. The inaugural Small Business Saturday was...

November 21st, 2011 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

At Work: These Are Things’ pretty home office

Omar Noory and Jen Adrion of These Are Things Jen Adrion and Omar Noory were not looking to start a business together. The two had been dating and liked to travel. They searched everywhere for a map to adorn their wall to pin and remember their travels. After an exhaustive search that turned up nothing...

November 15th, 2011 | At Work | Read More