Retail
Shopping is an activity that can be enjoyed in all climates. Due to the rural nature of the state, retail in Alaska relies almost as heavily on e-commerce as it does on brick-and-mortar malls and storefronts. Our coverage of the retail sector includes small businesses, new ventures, online offerings from local artisans and nationwide giants such as Amazon, as well as craft fairs and farmer’s markets. Look to Alaska Business for robust coverage of the retail sector, from retail jobs to the newest mall tenants.
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Tips for Holiday Shoppers to Support Local Merchants on Small Business Saturday
“Small Business Saturday is not just about shopping; it’s about supporting the businesses that are the backbone of Alaska’s communities,” says Jon Bittner, executive director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center.
Alaska Commercial Co. Opens New Kotzebue Store
Larger than the existing store, the new location features the first self-checkout stations in Kotzebue, among other advances.
Palmer Slaughterhouse Dodges Closure with Purchase by Soldotna Rancher
Soldotna rancher Ben Adams is the new owner of the Palmer USDA-approved slaughterhouse, keeping options open for store sales of Alaska meat.
Secondhand Experience
Nearly a dozen secondhand and thrift stores are visible from one intersection in Anchorage’s Spenard neighborhood. Learn the difference between secondhand and thrift and how both shoppers and stores make money by keeping used merchandise in circulation.
Aleut Buys South Anchorage Retail Building
Aleut Real Estate acquired Huffman Commons, a retail building in South Anchorage, in effort to expand its commercial property portfolio.
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