Retail

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Small Business

CHStoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love

Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.

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Business

Odd Duck Market is spreading its wings with a new location planned for downtown

The market is a Park Circle favorite serving everything from breakfast and wines to unique gifts, all while supporting local brands.

September 15, 2025

Callie Putnam

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Business

Ladybird Books, a new independent bookstore, is set to open on King Street

In addition to offering a plethora of books, the new independent bookstore Ladybird Books will host events, readings, and conversations.

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Callie Putnam

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Business

Textures, a luxury hardwood company, opens in the Charleston Design District

The hardwood company has a space in the Navy Yard Charleston’s design hub featuring showrooms, maker spaces.

August 22, 2025

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Play

Dog-friendly business guide for Charleston

Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Charleston that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.

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Live

Your guide to Charleston’s coffee shops

If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.

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Business

Brighten up your home with Sewing Down South’s new summer collection

Add a pop of color and fresh new pillows to your home with colorful and chic patterns from Sewing Down South’s new summer collection.

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Callie Putnam

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